Elephants have their size and tusks as defense mechanisms. Lions rely on their strength, speed, and group attacks.
If the tiger has injured the lion’s spine or paw, the lion slows down. Tiger wins by disembowelment (a tiger’s signature move: raking with back claws). If the fight drags past 90 seconds, the lion’s cardiovascular endurance kicks in. The tiger begins to gas out. The lion, now controlling the head, applies a skull bite. xxx animal pk
In a hypothetical battle royale between these three, the dynamics would vary greatly depending on the environment. Elephants have their size and tusks as defense mechanisms