Lion vs Ostrich
Lion vs ostrich
Lion is larger on weight
Lion is 1.7× ostrich on weight.
A lion and an ostrich 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
| Lion | Ostrich | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 120–250 kg | 63–156 kg |
| Height | 0.9–1.2 m | 1.7–2.8 m |
| Top speed | 60–80 km/h | 60–70 km/h |
| Typical lifespan | 10–20 yr | 30–50 yr |
What the numbers say
- Lion is 1.7× ostrich on weight.
- Ostrich is 2.2× lion on height.
- Lion is somewhat greater than ostrich on top speed — about 1.1×.
- Ostrich is 2.9× lion on typical lifespan.
Weight compared.
Lion 120–250 kg
Ostrich 63–156 kg
Lion
The second-largest living cat and the only one that lives in permanent social groups.
Ostrich
The largest and fastest bird, laying eggs that weigh about 1.4 kg each.
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, lion or ostrich?
- Lion is 1.7× ostrich on weight. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do lions and ostriches compare on height?
- Lion: 0.9–1.2 m. Ostrich: 1.7–2.8 m. Ostrich is 2.2× lion on height.
- How do lions and ostriches compare on top speed?
- Lion: 60–80 km/h. Ostrich: 60–70 km/h. Lion is somewhat greater than ostrich on top speed — about 1.1×.
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Sources
- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution