Can a tiger defeat a dragon?

An ambush by the tiger would instantly end a fight against a Komodo dragon, and the tiger would just as easily win a battle without the element of surprise. In fact, if it was attacked from hiding by the Komodo dragon, which is not likely, then it would turn the tables on the smaller, weaker animal.
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Why are Tigers equal to dragons?

Everything in the universe results from the interaction of yin and yang. The dragon and tiger have long been symbols of these two forces. The dragon, a mythical animal thought to reign over the heavens, stands for yang. The tiger, respected in ancient China as mightiest of the wild beasts, stands for yin.
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Can a lion beat a Komodo dragon?

A lion would win a fight against a Komodo dragon. Lions are larger, heavier, and have something that the Komodo dragon lacks: the ability to kill their enemy with a single blow.
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What animal kills a Komodo dragon?

But healthy adult Komodo dragons have no known predators in the wild–at least not in their natural environment. For this reason, yes, Komodo dragons are considered apex predators.
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Who is the opponent of dragon?

In medieval literature, the ichneumon or echinemon was the enemy of the dragon. When it sees a dragon, the ichneumon covers itself with mud, and closing its nostrils with its tail, attacks and kills the dragon.
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Are dragons and tigers compatible?

Generally speaking, people with Chinese zodiac Tiger sign can get along well with people in signs of Dragon, Horse and Pig, who can be best partners in their marriage life. And their relationship will be sweet and everlasting.
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What can defeat a dragon?

The first thing you have to consider when slaying a dragon is whether you are endowed with superhuman strength. If so, then almost any weapon will do. There are stories of dragonslayers using an axe or even a club to dispatch the fiery beasts, but a knight will typically use a sword.
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Who would win Komodo dragon or a tiger?

A tiger would win a fight against a Komodo dragon. An ambush by the tiger would instantly end a fight against a Komodo dragon, and the tiger would just as easily win a battle without the element of surprise.
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Who would win Komodo dragon or king cobra?

A Komodo dragon would win a fight against a king cobra.

Both creatures are ambush predators, but the king cobra must rely on its venom to kill its enemy before it is attacked and killed.
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Who would win honey badger vs Komodo dragon?

A Komodo dragon would win a fight against a honey badger. Although honey badgers have a lot of endurance and tenacity, the fact is that they cannot deal fatal damage to the large lizard.
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Why are dragons and tigers rivals?

Both the Dragon and the Tiger are symbols of Chinese Buddhism, with the tiger lunging straight ahead to bulldoze through his opponents, while the dragon is revered more for patience and wisdom from which he then derives fighting power.
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Who will win lion or tiger?

Can Tigers Kill Lions? According to a conservation charity called Save China's Tigers, “Recent research indicates that the tiger is indeed stronger than the lion in terms of physical strength… A tiger is generally physically larger than a lion. Most experts would favor a Siberian and Bengal tiger over an African lion.”
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Did Japan have tigers?

Tigers are not native to Japan, however, artists from the Kano school were commissioned by the Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu to depict these magnificent creatures (along with leopards) to adorn the walls in Nijo Castle in Kyoto (the location of Japan's Capital at the time).
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Is a Phoenix a bird or dragon?

The phoenix is an immortal bird associated with Greek mythology (with analogs in many cultures) that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again. Associated with the sun, a phoenix obtains new life by arising from the ashes of its predecessor.
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Does China have wild tigers?

A success attributed largely to improved law enforcement and protection. Currently, no more than 50 wild tigers are left in China.
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Who would win cobra or python?

A king cobra has enough venom in a single bite to kill a whole elephant, while pythons are capable of constricting and killing prey far larger than them. Pythons are also capable of swimming and holding their breath for up to 30 minutes, while king cobras do not have this ability.
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What is the strongest snake?

Compared with previous measurements of other snakes, such as pythons, the data so far suggests king snakes are, pound for pound, the strongest constrictors in the world, Penning says.
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Is a black mamba bigger than a king cobra?

Black mambas can reach up to 14 feet in length. The king cobra isn't just longer than the black mamba, it's heavier too. Black mambas generally weigh less than ten pounds, while the king cobra can weigh up to twenty pounds. King cobras are heavy snakes, much heavier than the black mamba.
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Who is more powerful Jaguar or tiger?

And pound for pound, the bite of a jaguar is the most powerful of the big cats, even more than that of a tiger and a lion. The way they kill is different, too.
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What would win a tiger or a grizzly bear?

In a fight between a tiger and a grizzly bear wins whoever strikes first. The tiger would win if it successfully used its powerful bite on the neck since it is very hard to get out of a tiger's jaws. Once the bear manages to get the first swing at the tiger's spine or legs, the fight is over.
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Who would win in a fight Komodo dragon vs crocodile?

A crocodile would win a fight against a Komodo dragon. Crocodiles are simply too large and too powerful for a Komodo dragon to fight back against. One likely outcome would be the crocodile waiting for the Komodo dragon in water and dragging it beneath the waves to suffer a brutal death.
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What do dragons fear?

In his book An Instinct for Dragons, David E. Jones cites a study showing that these primates have an innate fear of lions, snakes and eagles. That's a recipe for a dragon if I've ever heard one!
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Which creature is stronger than a dragon?

The Thunderbird could be bigger than most dragons and uses lighting. To certain North American tribes, thunder is made when it flaps its wings and lighting is made when it blinks. Besides this, it has great power and strength. Another creature is the Roc which is another giant bird but from the Middle East.
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What is the strongest mythical creature?

Here we explore the top five most powerful mythical creatures.
  1. Chimera. Illustration of a chimera by Jacopo Ligozzi, 1590–1610. ...
  2. Basilisk. Basilisk illustration by by WretchedSpawn2012. ...
  3. Dragons. “Probably one of the more well-known mythical creatures, dragons are a common feature across many different cultures. ...
  4. Kraken. ...
  5. Sirens.
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