In particular , both may prey on humans , though rates of man - eating tend to be higher for the tiger than for the lion .
Both the lion and tiger have fearsome reputations in their areas , whether amongst prey , sympatric predators , or people .
Both may prey on humans , though rates of man - eating tend to be higher for the tiger than for the lion .
Both the lion and tiger have fearsome reputations in their areas , whether amongst prey , sympatric predators , or people .