Living BeingsCompare species
Eurasian Lynx
Lynx lynx
Tiger
Panthera tigris
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Eurasian Lynx | Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition | Data unavailable | Carnivorous Source ↗ |
| Social organization | Data unavailable | Generally solitary Source ↗ |
| Physical traits | Ear tufts, long legs, a short tail and variable coat markings identify the lynx form. | Dark stripes break up the tiger’s outline. Stripe patterns vary from one individual to another. |
| Habitat and range | Forests, mountain woodland and some more open rocky habitats can be used where prey and cover are suitable. | Tigers live in varied habitats, including tropical forests, mangrove swamps and temperate forest. |
| Diet and nutrition | Small ungulates are important prey in many areas. Diet varies geographically rather than following one fixed prey list. | Tigers mainly hunt large mammals, including deer and wild pigs. |
| Behavior and activity | Individuals are mainly solitary, with enduring family associations centered on mothers and dependent young. Cover is used for resting and approaching prey. | A tiger usually hunts by stalking its prey and attacking at close range. |
| Geographic distribution | The Mammal Diversity Database v2.5 records this species in Afghanistan, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Mongolia, Nepal, North Korea, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Bhutan?, Greece?, Kosovo?, Moldova?, Montenegro?, Serbia?. | Data unavailable |
Classification
Shared ancestry
Closest shared taxon: Felidae.
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