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| Gaur v Saltwater Crocodile | |
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| Topic Started: Apr 10 2012, 10:08 PM (1,449 Views) | |
| Taipan | Apr 10 2012, 10:08 PM Post #1 |
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Gaur - Bos gaurus The gaur (Bos gaurus), also called Indian bison, is a large bovine native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. The gaur has a high convex ridge on the forehead between the horns, which bends forward, causing a deep hollow in the profile of the upper part of the head. There is a prominent ridge on the back. The ears are very large; the tail only just reaches the hocks, and in old bulls the hair becomes very thin on the back. In colour, the adult male gaur is dark brown, approaching black in very old individuals; the upper part of the head, from above the eyes to the nape of the neck, is, however, ashy gray, or occasionally dirty white; the muzzle is pale coloured, and the lower part of the legs are pure white or tan. The cows and young bulls are paler, and in some instances have a rufous tinge, which is most marked in individuals inhabiting dry and open districts. The gaur is an extremely large mammal. It has a head-and-body length of 250 to 330 cm (8.2 to 10.8 ft) with a 70 to 105 cm (28 to 41 in) long tail, and is 165 to 220 cm (5.41 to 7.2 ft) high at the shoulder. The average weight is 650 to 1,000 kg (1,400 to 2,200 lb), with an occasional large bull weighing up to 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Males are about one-fourth larger and heavier than females.  Saltwater Crocodile - Crocodylus porosus Largest living crocodilian species with a confirmed measurement, and in fact the world's largest living reptile in terms of mass. Adult males can reach sizes of up to 6 or 7 metres (20 to 23 feet), the largest confirmed individual being 20.7 feet (6.3 metres). There is always a lot of interest over the largest ever recorded saltie. In general, males over 5 m (17 feet) in length are extremely rare. Females are smaller, the normal maximum adult size being 2.5 m to 3 m (8 to 10 feet) being the normal maximum adult size. Maximum weight varies, but has been known to exceed 1,000 kg in 18 to 19 foot adults. 5 metre adults are closer to 400 to 500 kg. This is a large-headed species with a heavy set of jaws. A pair of ridges run from the eye orbits along the centre of the snout, becoming more distinct with age. The upper surface of the top jaw becomes very rugose in large adult males.  _________________________________________________________________________________
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| DinosaurMichael | Apr 10 2012, 10:59 PM Post #2 |
 
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Though Salties prey on Gaur. But since this is a fight and not a hunting scenario. This will be different. On land the Gaur wins. Though if lucky the Saltie might win on land at times. In the water though. The Saltwater Crocodile wins without a doubt. |
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| FireEel | Apr 11 2012, 11:36 AM Post #3 |
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So here's another thread where the Croc has less votes than the land-animal. Do people seriously believe the croc will lose the fight in water? |
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| 221extra | Apr 11 2012, 01:40 PM Post #4 |
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Source? From what I've seen the smaller Nile Crocodile struggles with the smaller Cape Buffalo, I don't see why this situation would really be any different. And a Saltie killing a Gaur on land is just impossible, in water it's chances are obviously much greater but it would take a very big Saltie & even that would be an immense struggle. |
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| DinosaurMichael | Apr 11 2012, 02:02 PM Post #5 |
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I read about it on wikipedia. The saltwater crocodile is an opportunistic apex predator capable of taking nearly any animal that enters its territory, either in the water or on dry land. They are known to attack humans who enter the crocodiles' territory. Juveniles are restricted to smaller animals such as insects, amphibians, crustaceans, small reptiles, and fish. The larger the animal grows, the greater the variety of animals it includes in the diet, although relatively small prey (especially fish) make up an important part of the diet even in adults. Large adult saltwater crocodiles can potentially eat any animals within their range, including monkeys, kangaroos, wild boar, dingos, goannas, birds, domestic livestock, pets, humans, water buffalo, gaurs, bats, and even sharks. In 2011 a large saltwater crocodile killed and partially devoured a Bengal tiger when the big cat was crossing a river. Domestic cattle, horses, water buffalo, and gaur, all of which may weigh over a ton, are considered the largest prey taken by male crocodiles. Generally very lethargic – a trait which helps it survive months at a time without food – it typically loiters in the water or basks in the sun through much of the day, preferring to hunt at night. Saltwater crocodiles are capable of explosive bursts of speed when launching an attack from the water, but stories of crocodiles being faster than a race horse for short distances across the ground are little more than urban legend. At the water's edge, however, where they can combine propulsion from both feet and tail, eyewitness accounts are rare. Edited by DinosaurMichael, Apr 11 2012, 09:35 PM.
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| 221extra | Apr 11 2012, 02:06 PM Post #6 |
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Well based off the way Nile's struggle with Cape's I'd imagine it would be the same for Salties against Wild Water Buffalo & Gaur, likely not the norm.
Edited by 221extra, Apr 11 2012, 02:08 PM.
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| zombie | Apr 12 2012, 04:50 AM Post #7 |
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Why would people think this fight takes place in water? the Guar is a sitting duck and cant fight back. at least a crocodile is only semi-aquatic and can fight on land as well. its common sense that this match take place on land were both animals can actually fight. Edited by zombie, Apr 12 2012, 04:50 AM.
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| DinosaurMichael | Apr 12 2012, 04:52 AM Post #8 |
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Well the Gaurs that Salties prey on often are probably not fully grown, but yes it would take a very large Saltie to take down a fully grown Gaur. |
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| AlphaWolf | Jun 12 2012, 04:16 AM Post #9 |
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This is an easy one: Water / Ambush: saltie - saltwater crocodiles kill and prey on gaurs, generally on ambushes (when the gaur is drinking water) Land: gaur - an adult gaur could crush a crocodile's skull by stomping on it's head. But, even on land, it would be a great fight!!! |
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| Rai'Drik | Jun 12 2012, 05:55 AM Post #10 |
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Guar are not typically the normal prey for salties, but the King of the Modern reptiles is nothing to sneeze at. In a open land, Guar would probably win 8-9/10 tims, but would lose by a fair margin in shallow water; and by a huge margin in deep water |
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| Bull and Terrier | Jun 13 2012, 07:19 AM Post #11 |
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In open land, the saltie has no chance at all. In water 1,2m, I still favour the gaur, but deeper than that a big saltie would turn the tables. I have never heard off salties taking fully grown gaurs, and I guess there was more crocodiles. If a nile takes a water buffalo, which they rarely do, they are always a few niles that do the job. For the most time they are safe for niles even in water when adult. |
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| Ursus panthera | Sep 7 2012, 09:23 PM Post #12 |
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I favour the gaur |
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| Jinfengopteryx | Sep 7 2012, 09:35 PM Post #13 |
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I think it goes too far to say Saltie has no chance on land, still it will loose there, especially if it's just an average Saltie. |
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| linnaeus1758 | Sep 8 2012, 02:50 AM Post #14 |
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I don't know how the croc would kill the gaur, is too big, the gaur could gore the sides of the croc in a charge. Although it would have to crouch a lot. |
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| Fragillimus335 | Sep 8 2012, 03:13 AM Post #15 |
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I favor the Guar more than 50% if the fight is on land or less than 3 feet of water. |
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