The African savannah is a wild place on earth, rich in species, and the most potent beast here is the lion.

The lion is a large cat; the size is similar to the tiger, but the characters are very different.

The lion's life form on the savannah is a group; they nurse their cubs together, hunt for food together, and defend themselves against foreign enemies, making the lion known as the most distinctive feline.

Have tigers ever survived on the African savannah? The answer is no. The main reason is that tigers originated in East Asia, and there is no way for them to cross the Sahara Desert.

Tigers are territorial animals and tend to have large home ranges, restricting their dispersal across long distances.

The geographical separation between Africa and Asia, characterized by vast mountain ranges, deserts, and comprehensive bodies of water, has acted as a natural barrier for tigers.

There is a lot of speculation that there are no tigers in Africa because the lions drove the tigers away, which is false.

Although African lions are also mighty, they are likely no match for tigers if they are one-on-one.

Even if the lions attacked the tigers en masse, the tigers would still have the ability to escape. And maybe the tigers will form a social pattern of living in a group in this kind of environment.

Then, there is the relationship between lions and tigers.

Tigers are primarily found in Asia's forests, grasslands, and mangrove swamps, including India, China, and Southeast Asian countries. Their adaptability to these specific environments has allowed them to establish populations and thrive.

The unique characteristics of the African savannah ecosystem, which consists of vast grasslands, open plains, and scattered trees, differ significantly from the preferred habitat of tigers.

Lions are apex predators and the dominant big cat species in the African savannah. They have evolved to thrive in this open grassland habitat and have established themselves as top predators, forming social structures and pride.

It is important to note that lions and tigers have historically not coexisted in the wild. Their habitats and ranges have been separated, leading to minimal interactions between the two species.

While lions and tigers are remarkable big cats, their different habitats, distributions, and historical separations have limited their interactions and coexistence in the wild.