Posted on Fri, Nov 06, 2009 @ 01:36 PM
This guest post was contributed by Brian Whalley of Lizard Person Or Not.com.
One very frequently requested fight on Wild Animal Fight Club is the Cougar vs American Black Bear fight. The American Cougar has a wide range of habitats, from northern Canada's wilderness to the Andes of South America. The Cougar is actually rather small, about 2 feet tall and eight feed long and weighing between 115 and 200 pounds. Cougars are also unusual for being one of the only big cats unable to roar. In reality cougars are more like a very large and aggressive housecat, mostly communicating through growls, purrs, and hissing. They are also very adept jumpers and have the largest hind legs proportionally of any cat.
In the other corner we have the Black Bear, which is about 2.5-3 feet tall at the shoulder and six feet long. However, they are much larger and bulkier than their competitor, weighing over 550 pounds (300+ kg). However, they are actually rather timid and often try to avoid conflict with other predators. In the areas where Black Bears and Cougars share territory conflicts are common and bears will often try to steal a cougar's kill if it can. The conflict is rarely violent though because of the power of both animals.
In an actual fight, the cougar would use its small size and great agility to stay away from the black bear. The black bear's powerful long claws and immense strength is an immediate game over for any cougar foolish enough to come head on at a black bear. A cougar would remain at a distance and attempt to leap past a black bear to come up behind it or land on top of its back. Staying away from the black bear's mouth and massive reach is the cougar's only chance. The black bear has so much insulating fat and hide however, that any cougar that attempts to attack it would be shook away until the black bear can capitalize on the cougar's desperation and catch it in its paws or jaws. The black bear would then break its neck with one bite, the end for that cougar.
Black bear wins.
Posted on Thu, Nov 05, 2009 @ 09:09 PM
Siberian Tiger vs Grizzly Bear
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This is by far the most requested fight in WAFC history and features arguably the two most lethal big predators on the planet.
The Siberian Tiger is the largest Big Cat on Earth, growing up to 11 ft long and up to 850 lbs. It preys on huge animals such as deer, boar, and Elk. Siberian Tigers have even been known to prey on Brown bear species in Asia. Although this cat is big it still has incredible quickness. It's preferred method of killing is, like most big cats, a bite to the throat of its victim.
The Grizzly Bear has incredible strength, as mentioned in previous fights on WAFC. It also has a size advantage,growing up to and beyond 1000lbs. The largest Grizzlies can stand up to 8 ft tall.
Its tough for me to choose a victor here out of two of my favorite predators. I think the fight would go pretty quick once the two beasts got into it.
The tiger would most likely be first to act trying to pounce at the Bear's throat. The Bear could counter with a downward swat, as it is known to do, that could crush the cat's skull.
However I think more often than not the Tiger would win this fight. With its size and speed, the momentum of a dash and pounce would be enough to knock the bear backwards before a blow to the neck kills it.
TIGER WINS!
Posted on Sun, Jul 12, 2009 @ 10:25 AM
Jaguar vs Leopard
Recently this has been the most requested wild animal fight. This is most likey due to the fact that these animals share such a close resemblance to each other. The two animals can be distinguished by their rosettes: the rosettes on a jaguar's coat are larger, fewer in number, usually darker, and have thicker lines and small spots in the middle that the leopard lacks. Leopards are usually longer, while the Jaguar is stockier. Jaguars also have rounder heads and shorter, stockier limbs compared to leopards.
The Leopard is an agile predator that lives in sub-Saharan Africa. It can ambush large prey such as Eland but mostly dines on smaller prey items like baboons. Their killing style is similiar to other large cats usually looking to attack the throat of its victims. Leopards are adept at climbing trees, although not as much so as the Jaguar.
The Jaguar is the apex predator of South America. It lives in and out of the Jungle and kills prey weighing up to 800lbs. Pound for Pound the Jaguar is the strongest of all the Big Cats. It can drag prey many times its weight into trees to eat. They have developed jaws that are much stronger than the other big cats and employ a unique killing technique, it bites directly through the skull of prey between the ears to deliver a fatal blow to the brain.
Although the Leopard is a formidable opponent, the Jaguar is just too strong and will win this fight everytime!
Posted on Sat, May 23, 2009 @ 09:24 AM
Wolverine fights Baboon
Interesting animal fight between two very different animals of similiar size from different ends of the world.
The Wolverine is the largest of the weasle family but resembles and acts like a small Bear. It is stocky muscular and ferocious. Male Wolverines can weigh up to 70 lbs and reach a length of 3 ft. The Wolverine has been known to attack prey many times its size.
Olive Baboons can be as tall as 4 ft and weight close to 65 lbs. When provoked, hungry or defending their young they can be extremely aggressive. Baboons hunt smaller prey on normal conditions, but they are strong, quick, and nasty. The Baboon's canine teeth grow as long as 2.5 inches (longer than a Lion's).
The Baboon is bigger and much more agile. However, the Wolverine does not lose many confrontations and has been witnessed scaring off Wolves and even Bears from their kill. In this fight its relentless attacking will be a huge factor and it will eventually tear into the monkey
Wolverine wins.
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Posted on Sun, May 10, 2009 @ 10:18 AM
There have been many requests for more Lion fights. Lets see if the "King" can win this one.
An adult male Lion can grow to be 10 ft long and weigh over 500 lbs. Lions primarily prey on large animals such as Wildebeasts and Water Buffalo, however hunting is usually done in a pack. Lions have more stamina than most large cats and usually kills its prey with a targeted bite at or near the throat and then holding on until its victim dies. The lion's mane provides protection for its own neck.
American Black Bears are on average smaller and less aggressive than Grizzlies. They can reach a length of 7 ft and weight of 750 lbs. These animals are incredible strong and have been known to become enraged killing beasts when hungry or provoked.
This is one of the most evenly matched fights on this site. The lion's speed may help it to get an early advantage in this fight. However, a full sized black bear's superior strength will help it prevail in this fight. In short, as the lion attempts to get inside on the bear to deliver a fatal bite, the black bear will swat lion down with a crushing blow before pouncing on the lion to finish the job.
Black Bear Wins
Posted on Sun, Mar 29, 2009 @ 10:24 AM
A great suggestion from many readers, this fight pits two of the coolest animals on Earth in battle.
The American alligator normally grows up to 12-15 ft and weigh over 1000 lbs. The Alligator has been known to take down prey as large as a Black Bear. It has the strongest bite force of any animal on Earth and is the apex predator of its habitat.
The biggest Komodo Dragons can grow up to 12 ft and weigh in at 250 lbs. Found only in remote islands of Indonesia, the dragon takes down prey up to 10 times its size, including water buffalo. The Komodo Dragon has no fear of any animal and its saliva contains a deadly mix of bacteria.
This animal fight might well come down to who gets the first bite. If the gator were able to get a clean shot at the dragon, it could snap it in half. However, it says here that the Komodo Dragon will get the first bite 9 out of 10 times, on land or in the water, letting its "venom" kill the alligator and then devouring every bit of it.
Komodo Dragon Wins
Posted on Mon, Jan 19, 2009 @ 10:16 PM
This is a classic. Bull vs Bear has been the most requested fight since this blog began. I guess it makes sense with the state of the stock market and all. Here we go..
The bovine bull is an extremely aggressive animal. If provoked it will fight until death. El Toro Bravo, as it is known in Spanish Bull Fighting, can weigh close to a ton and can reach a top speed of 40 mph. It is supremely strong, with tight muscle all over its body. The bull will attack relentlessly and can protect its body well.
The Grizzly Bear is one of the top competitors so far in Wild Animal Fight Club. Undoubtedly one of the most revered predators on Earth, the bear attacks and kills large animals such as Elk. This fight will be a good test of its strength and fighting ability.
This fight gets of to a fast start as the bull will immediately go into defense mode when encountered with the grizzly bear. Each animal would charge directly at each other, with the bull getting the best of the head on collision. With the bear down, the bull starts to continually "buck" into it. The grizzly is able to get up and try to mount another attack but it is tired and wounded from being pounded on by the bull.
In closer to the bull, the bear raises up and attempts to give the cow a crushing blow to the head. However, as the bear stands tall it is left vulnerable to the quick charging bull who crashes into the bear's chest stabbing it with its horns.
Bull Wins!
Posted on Thu, Dec 25, 2008 @ 03:05 PM
Tiger Facts Silverback Facts
Up to 10.5 ft and 650 lbs Up to 6ft and 600lbs
Another fight that is garnering a ton of suggestions has been the matchup between a Tiger vs Gorilla. This is an extremely interesting battle due to the unique qualities of each animal.
Although primarily a vegetarian, the Gorilla is equipped with 2 inch canine teeth and one of the strongest bite forces on the planet. Silverbacks have enough arm strength to flip a family sized sedan.
The Siberian Tiger is the largest of all the big cats on the planet. It routinely attacks and kills large predators such as Asiatic Black Bears as prey. This Tiger is an extremely impressive animal which has no natural predators.
If a Silverback Gorilla were to ever be pitted against a Siberian Tiger, both animals would be cautious in making the first move. The Gorilla would try to stand as large as possible, pound its chest, and yell as loud as it could in order to try and scare off the Tiger.This plan would backfire and insight the cautious tiger into attacking. The huge cat would pounce straight for the Ape's throat. With the Gorilla caught off guard the Tiger is able to avoid the Gorilla's powerful arms and get inside. The Gorilla ferociously tries to bite at the Tiger, but its too late. The Tiger sticks its four inch canine teeth through the neck of the Gorilla and the fight is over.
Tiger Wins!
Posted on Thu, Dec 18, 2008 @ 01:16 PM
Great White Shark Facts Killer Whale Facts
Up To 22 ft, 5,000 lbs Up to 32 ft, 12,000 lbs
This fight has been suggested by a ton of visitors. Its a battle between the two baddest animals in the Ocean.
The Great White Shark is the largest predatory fish on the planet and one of my all time favorite animals. This beast can swim up to 15 mph. It can breach the water completely The great white shark typical attacks and hunts seals and sea lions but will also gorge on whale carcasses when available.
The Orca is the largest type of Dolphin and one of the World's most powerful predators. Orcas became known as Killer Whales because they are Whale Killers. In addition to feasting on seals, sea lions, and large fish, Orcas actively hunt gray whales that can be as large as 45 ft and 35 tons.
The reason for writing about this fight is that it was an extremely popular suggestion. However, there really is no fight here. As much as I love the Great White Shark it wouldn't have a chance of besting an Orca in a fight. The whale is too big, too fast, and too strong for even the biggest of White Sharks. In fact Orca's have been known to kill and eat Great White Sharks.
Orca Wins!
Posted on Mon, Dec 15, 2008 @ 08:15 PM
Kodiak Bear facts Polar bear facts
Up to 10 ft and 1500 lbs Up to 12 ft and 1600 lbs
Kodiak Bears are the largest subspecies of Brown Bears and are found only on the on Kodiak Island off the Southern coast of Alaska. These Bears grow so much bigger than other Brown Bears and Grizzlies because they are able to feed on washed up whale carcasses as well as an abundance of Pacific Salmon. Brown Bears are some of the most aggressive animals on the planet.
The Polar Bear is the largest Bear on Earth. It is longer but more slender than the Kodiak. The Polar Bear is a social animal but when hungry it will attack and eat just about anything. Polar Bears most commonly attack seals but also will hunt Walrus and have even killed and eaten beluga whales.
This fight pits two massive bears with distinct backgrounds against each other. The Kodiak is a more aggressive species while the Polar Bear is experienced in killing very large prey.The two bears would attack each other head on with the Polar Bear getting the best of the first scrum with its longer arms and neck. The extreme layers of fat the Kodiak has would help it avoid fatal injuries. The Brown Bear, experienced in many territorial fights with other large bears, would retaliate with all of its strength and weight. This charge from the massive Kodiak would knock the Polar bear to the ground and it would never get back up.