Siberian Tiger vs Smilodon - Which Would Have Been Stronger?

Siberian Tiger vs Smilodon - Which Would Have Been Stronger?

Today, we're diving into the wilds of the past as the Siberian Tiger goes head-to-head with the formidable Smilodon! So, let’s begin!

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[abcdef]

Smilodon certainly didn't have more bite power than a tiger. In the documentary Prehistoric Hunters, they compared the bite force of Smilodon and the African lion, and the African lion had several times more power in its jaws. The smilodon's skull was not built for the force exerted by the lion when biting, and it would have been blown apart.

[overeasymode]

The Smilodon didn't rely on a strong bite force. It fact it's weaker compared to today's big cats. It's weapons was it's immense forearms which subdues their prey. The teeth were used to puncture and cause tremendous blood lose. But the teeth has a weakness in that the side walls were fragile and weak. So it was very careful with it's bite.

[dirgsuite]

Recent studies show that the huge teeth were more a deterrent than an effective tool. Many skulls were found with broken off tooth. Anyway cats now are more agile and and probably more intelligent which may give them the advantage.

[jonathanjonesii]

Siberian tiger had a much stronger bite, but Smilodon Populator would have been more powerful (overall). Smilodon populator was like a bear/lion fusion that was built for raw power, but not speed. They likely overpowed and wrestled their prey down, punctured the neck, then let them bleed out. This way they didnt damage their canines.

[shiny]

I thought Smilodon's canines were good for ambush, but not for close combat.

[Darkphoton]

The largest prehistoric wild cat the SIMILODON would win against the Siberian Tiger
Due to its sheer size 💪and bite effectiveness
The only thing Siberian tiger has is agility and speed when compared to the SIMILODON 🔥💥🔥

[Catboycarls]

Even before watching this, my money is on the ancient Siberian Tiger which still had its natural big size and strength. Smilodon canine isn't designed for combat, it quickly breaks against such an opponent as Siberian Tiger. Buh if the Smilodon in question is Fatalis, Siberian Tiger may lose.

[BigBrotherTheWatcher]

Fun fact: The largest wild tiger ever recorded was not a Siberian tiger, but a Bengal Tiger shot by a hunter in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh in the 60s. The tiger weighed whopping 390 kilograms.
These days, wild Bengal Tigers tend to be larger than the Siberian Tigers because Siberian Tigers have shrunken in size due to loss of prey. In captivity, Siberian Tigers still outgrow Bengal Tigers.

[Onslaught]

Smilodon (assuming we’re talking about the biggest of the 3 sub species) was larger than a Siberian Tiger. Infact it was about the largest feline that’s ever existed.

However, what potentially swings this, are it’s enormous canines. While very useful at delivering a killer bite vs prey, they were practically useless against other apex predators.

As a result of this, anything which could stand up to it and fight at close quarters, as a Siberian Tiger could, would have very good chance.

That said, this is very hard to call and could certainly go either way.

[timsamong]

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[jericho]

Next battles:
1. Elephant vs Stegosaurus
2. Nile crocodile vs male great white shark
3. Lion pride vs male T. rex
4. Polar bear vs hippo
5. Sarcosuchus vs mosasaurus

[GODEYE]

If I remember correctly Smilodon Populator averaged 400kg and was built more like a bear. More robust, compact and muscular. Better built for combat

Saber tooth cat wins this

[jericho]

Thanks!!! for posting the video I've been requesting for a long time!!!

[mr-wxlv]

Smilodon certainly looks scary with those huge fangs, but I think they would have been more of a hindrance. They are too long for the opening of the jaw. It would have been a close call but I think the Siberian tiger would edge it...

[HeWhoMurksWithOneLeap]

Smilodon Populator or Fatalis straight-up bodies Siberian Tigers. Fatalis was 900 pounds while Populator was even bigger at a full half-ton. Both Sabercats could fight adult mammoths in a group of 3. Even a pair of Tigers would rarely attack an Elephant. Sabercats also often attacked their prey with skull bites to pierce the eyes. Yes, they hunted humans. Indicating they knew how to identify weaknesses and how to exploit them. So, with equal intelligence and superior size and strength, there are no advantages left for the modern Tiger.

[m.ali..]

Pointing out mistakes:

- First of all they aren't rivals, never were.
Smilodon did not co-exist with any tiger.
- Here you are comparing a population/subspecies against an entire genus. S. populator beats Siberian tiger. S. fatalis will be closer but confidently I'd say, fatalis will win. S. gracilis loses though. Here, you focused on fatalis.
- Smilodon bite isn't as powerful as a tiger bite. The pressure is probably lower, and weaker canines. However it makes for a much deadlier bite with its knife-like fangs.
- Siberian tigers are smaller than S. fatalis, weighing an average of 190-200 kgs, and the largest specimen was 270 kgs. (All reliable records). Meanwhile the Fatalis was ~220-230 kgs on average (species level? specimens although unwise to calculate average for long-gone animals). S. fatalis maxed over 300 kgs in reality, the 280 kgs has been surpassed now. Some going as far as 342 kgs although this I doubt.
- Smilodon fatalis and populator, were bulkier than any pantherine.

[aryanbarnwal]

Smilodon Populator (SP) Vs Siberian Tiger (ST)

Strength - SP
Mass - SP
Bulk - SP
Weaponry - Tie
Technique - ST
Skill - ST
A.P - ST
D.C - SP
Offense - ST
Defense - SP
Durability - SP
Endurance - Tie
Stamina - SP
Attacking Speed - ST
Dodging Speed - ST
IQ - ST
Battle IQ - ST
Experience - SP

Results:-
SP - 10
ST - 10
Actually, Siberian Tiger defeats Smilodon Populator with high-extreme difficulty.

[jericho]

Smilodon populators can actually reach 400 kg.

[johndoherty]

Smilodons Saberteeth Had a weaker bite force than a Siberian Tiger. Siberian Tigers have a bite force of 1050PSI. While Smilodon Populators Saberteeth could only withstand forces up to 150PSI of clamping force while bitting down on hard bone. Before the Saberteeth snapped. But Smiliodons teeth were still capable of withstanding stronger forces than 150psi without their teeth breaking. But only in Short quick bursts, of their teeth slammed down on their prey like a pickax instead of constant pressure bitting down on their prey like Lions and Tigers.

[raynardkarlileuvennink]

The Smilodon would most likely win Siberian tiger. even if the tiger bite the Smilodon. The Smilodon only need to bite the tiger once with its 28 cm fangs