Tiger vs. Kangaroo — What's the Difference?

A large predatory cat known for its strength and striped coat.

Considered a pest in some Australian regions due to their large numbers.

A symbol of beauty and ferocity in various cultures.

An icon of Australian wildlife and a subject of ecological study.

An animal featured prominently in folklore and mythology.

Known for its pouch where the young, called joeys, are nurtured after birth.

Endangered species with various subspecies.

Used metaphorically to describe jumping or bouncing.

A term used metaphorically to describe someone fierce or aggressive.

A marsupial from Australia known for its powerful hind legs and hopping motion.

The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus Panthera. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange-brown fur with a lighter underside.

The kangaroo is a marsupial from the family Macropodidae (macropods, meaning "large foot"). In common use the term is used to describe the largest species from this family, the red kangaroo, as well as the antilopine kangaroo, eastern grey kangaroo, and western grey kangaroo.

A large carnivorous feline mammal (Panthera tigris) of Asia, having a tawny coat with transverse black stripes.

Any of various large herbivorous marsupials of the family Macropodidae of Australia and adjacent islands, having short forelimbs, large hind limbs used for leaping, and a long tapered tail.

Any of various similar wild felines, such as the jaguar, mountain lion, or lynx.

A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia.

A person regarded as aggressive, audacious, or fierce.

A hooded jacket with a front pocket, usually of fleece material, a kangaroo jacket.

Panthera tigris, a large predatory mammal of the cat family, indigenous to Asia.

To practice kangaroo care on an infant; to hold a premature infant against the skin.

A male tiger; as opposed to a tigress.

(intransitive) To hunt kangaroo.

(heraldry) A representation of a large mythological cat, used on a coat of arms.

(intransitive) To move like a kangaroo.

A leopard.

Of or relating to Australia.

A relatively small country or group of countries with a fast-growing economy.

Characterized by rapidly jumping prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices are unstable in contrast to bear and bull markets.

(obsolete) A servant in livery, who rides with his master or mistress.

Any one of numerous species of jumping marsupials of the family Macropodidæ. They inhabit Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands, They have long and strong hind legs and a large tail, while the fore legs are comparatively short and feeble. The giant kangaroo (Macropus major) is the largest species, sometimes becoming twelve or fourteen feet in total length. The tree kangaroos, belonging to the genus Dendrolagus, live in trees; the rock kangaroos, of the genus Petrogale, inhabit rocky situations; and the brush kangaroos, of the genus Halmaturus, inhabit wooded districts. See Wallaby.

(figurative) A ferocious, bloodthirsty and audacious person.

Any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail

A kind of growl or screech, after cheering.

A pneumatic box or pan used in refining sugar.

A tiger moth in the family Arctiidae.

A tiger beetle.

Any of the three Australian species of black-and-yellow striped dragonflies of the genus Ictinogomphus.

A tiger butterfly in tribe Danaini, especially subtribe Danaina

A final shouted phrase, accompanied by a jump or outstretched arms, at the end of a cheer.

A very large and powerful carnivore (Felis tigris) native of Southern Asia and the East Indies. Its back and sides are tawny or rufous yellow, transversely striped with black, the tail is ringed with black, the throat and belly are nearly white. When full grown, it equals or exceeds the lion in size and strength. Called also royal tiger, and Bengal tiger.

Fig.: A ferocious, bloodthirsty person.

A servant in livery, who rides with his master or mistress.

A kind of growl or screech, after cheering; as, three cheers and a tiger.

A pneumatic box or pan used in refining sugar.

A fierce or audacious person;

Large feline of forests in most of Asia having a tawny coat with black stripes; endangered

No, tigers are generally solitary, except during mating season or when a mother is raising her cubs.

Tigers typically live about 10 to 15 years in the wild.

Kangaroos have adapted to survive in less fertile areas by developing complex stomachs to ferment and extract nutrients from tough plants.

Tigers prefer dense forests, mangroves, and grasslands that provide cover for hunting.

Kangaroos can jump as high as 3 meters and as far as 9 meters in a single bound.

Kangaroos' main predators include humans and dingoes.

Tigers communicate through vocalizations, scent markings, and visual signals.

Kangaroos help maintain grassland habitats and serve as prey for predators, contributing to ecological balance.

Yes, tigers are strong swimmers and often bathe in water bodies.

Kangaroos mostly eat grasses, leaves, and occasionally flowers.

There are six existing subspecies of tigers, including the Siberian and Bengal tigers.

Kangaroos have a gestation period of about 30 to 36 days.

No, kangaroos cannot move backwards because of their large tail and strong legs.

Tigers face threats from habitat loss, poaching, and conflict with humans.

Mother tigers care for their cubs for about 2 years, teaching them to hunt and survive independently.