American alligator vs Lion
American alligator vs lion
American alligator is larger on weight
American alligator is somewhat greater than lion on weight — about 1.2×.
An American alligator and a lion can be compared on 4 measures. The figures below are typical adult or full-size values, with the larger of the two in bold.
Side by side
| American alligator | Lion | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 70–500 kg | 120–250 kg |
| Length | 2.6–4.6 m | 1.6–2.5 m |
| Typical lifespan | 35–70 yr | 10–20 yr |
| Bite force | 1,000–2,980 psi | 650 psi |
What the numbers say
- American alligator is somewhat greater than lion on weight — about 1.2×.
- American alligator is 1.6× lion on length.
- American alligator is 3.6× lion on typical lifespan.
- American alligator is 3.3× lion on bite force.
Weight compared.
American alligator 70–500 kg
Lion 120–250 kg
American alligator
A broad-snouted crocodilian of the US Southeast, recovered from near-extinction to over a million animals.
Lion
The second-largest living cat and the only one that lives in permanent social groups.
This is a comparison of published measurements, nothing more. It describes how two things differ on measures that have been recorded; it does not predict how they would fare against each other in any situation.
Common questions
- Which is bigger, American alligator or lion?
- American alligator is somewhat greater than lion on weight — about 1.2×. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do American alligators and lions compare on length?
- American alligator: 2.6–4.6 m. Lion: 1.6–2.5 m. American alligator is 1.6× lion on length.
- How do American alligators and lions compare on typical lifespan?
- American alligator: 35–70 yr. Lion: 10–20 yr. American alligator is 3.6× lion on typical lifespan.
Related pages
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution
- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place