Tiger

A tiger is a kind of animal that belongs to the cat family (Felidae).

It is the largest and most powerful of all the wild cats, and it has a distinctive orange-and-black striped coat.

Tigers live in different habitats across Asia, such as forests, grasslands, and swamps.

They are carnivores, which means they eat meat, and they hunt large animals like deer, buffalo, and wild boar.

Tigers are endangered because of habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict.

There are nine subspecies of tigers, but three of them are extinct.

The remaining six are the Bengal, Siberian, Sumatran, Indo-Chinese, Malayan, and South China tigers.

• Tigers are the only cats that have stripes on their skin as well as their fur.
  The stripes help them camouflage in their habitats, such as forests, grasslands, and swamps.
  No two tigers have the same stripe pattern, which makes them unique.

• Tigers can weigh up to 660 pounds (300 kg) and measure up to 4 meters (13 feet) in length.
  The Siberian tiger is the biggest of all tigers, while the Sumatran tiger is the smallest.

• Tigers are carnivores, meaning they eat only meat.
  They mainly feed on large mammals, such as deer, wild pigs, antelope, and buffalo.

• Tigers are solitary hunters, they use their excellent vision, hearing, and sense of smell to locate their prey.

• Tigers are good swimmers, unlike most other cats.
  They like water and often cool off in pools or streams.
  They can also swim across rivers and lakes to catch fish or escape danger.

• Tigers have a loud and powerful roar that can be heard up to 3 km (2 miles) away.
  They use their roar to communicate with other tigers, to mark their territory, and to scare off enemies.

• Tigers are endangered animals, meaning they are at risk of extinction.
  There are five subspecies of tiger that are still alive today: the Bengal tiger, the South China tiger, the Indochinese tiger, the Sumatran tiger, and the Amur tiger.
  The main threats to tigers are habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict.
  Tigers have lost over 90% of their original habitat due to deforestation, agriculture, and development.
  Poachers kill tigers for their fur, bones, and other parts, which are used in traditional medicine and fashion.
  Human-wildlife conflict occurs when tigers attack livestock or people, and people retaliate by killing or capturing tigers.
  There are many efforts to protect and conserve tigers, such as creating national parks and reserves, banning trade in tiger parts, and raising awareness and education.
  The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is one of the leading organizations that works to save tigers and their habitats.

• Tigers are also symbols of power, beauty, and courage in many cultures, and they appear in many myths, legends, and stories.

• Siberian tigers live in the Russian Far East, where the winters are very cold and snowy.
  They have thick fur and a layer of fat to keep them warm.
  Siberian tigers also have large paws that act like snowshoes.

• Bengal tigers live mainly in India, but also in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan.
  They prefer moist deciduous forests, grasslands, and mangroves.
  Bengal tigers tigers are excellent swimmers and can catch fish and other aquatic prey.

• Indo-Chinese tigers live in Southeast Asia, in countries like Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
  They inhabit evergreen and mixed forests, as well as grasslands and hills.
  Indo-Chinese tigers feed on wild pigs, deer, and cattle.

• Sumatran tigers live only on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.
  They are the smallest of all tiger subspecies, and have darker fur and more stripes.
  Sumatran tigers live in lowland and mountain forests, and also in peat swamps.

A tiger is a large and powerful carnivorous cat that has a tawny coat with black stripes and white markings.
It has a muscular body with strong forelimbs, a large head and a tail that is about half the length of its body.
It lives in Asia and east Russia, where it is endangered and has lost most of its historic range.
It is solitary and territorial, defending its area from other tigers.
There are two subspecies of tigers, combining nine populations, the Siberian tiger being the largest.
The tiger can camouflage itself in tall grasses and forests, where it hunts for prey such as deer, wild boar, buffalo, and antelope.
The tiger is the largest living species of big cat and the only one that is entirely striped.
Each tiger’s stripe pattern is unique in each individual.