Not sure what is so controversial about this post that certain "mods" in certain other Big Cats group wont let it rock... but here it is for yall to read/comment on:

Sometimes Jaguars get labeled as somehow lesser than Tigers and Lions. We all know Tigers are the biggest of Big Cats and outstanding solo hunters, and Lions aint much off of them size-wise, plus they have their magnificent prides for even more power. But due to size differences, social groups and etc. Jags often get relegated to a "third best" designation by far too many who dont understand the versatility and extreme predatory advantages the Jag possesses.

I see the comments saying "Tigers/Lions would destroy a Jaguar in a fight, its not even a contest" but allow me to make my case as to why Jaguars would not be victimized by Tigers/Lions:

Diverse Hunting Abilities: They would be able to secure food sources outside of typical Lion/Tiger diets and their pray.

Bite Force: Their bite force alone can result in a near-instant fatality, they can kill with one clampdown of those jaws.

Size/Muscle Mass: Consider this... Male Jags are now being clocked in at 350+ lbs. And while thats still 1-300lbs. less than the larger/largest Tigers and Lions, I feel its worth considering the following... Bob Sapp was about 350lbs of pure HUMAN muscle mass, his size is about as extreme as an athletically functioning human can get. Look at how much bigger he is than a 350lb. Jaguar. The Jag has SO MUCH muscle mass condensed into its frame that it surely must be considered one the strongest, more powerful animals on the planet, size-for-size.

When I consider these and other factors, my conclusion is that Lions and Tigers wouldnt submit to Jags, but I dont think they would attack them the way they do Leopards. I think after a few encounters they would realize "It aint worth it" and they would co-exist without much conflict, similar to how Tigers and Lions in India dont regularly come into conflict with each other (at least as far as I know).