The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest cat species and is one of the most recognizable. It has been in mythology and folklore in various cultures and in modern films and literature. It is also the national animal of Bangladesh, Malaysia, India, and South Korea.
Stats
- Population: 3,726-5,578
- Life Span: 10-15 Years
- Top Speed: 60 MPH
- Weight: 143-673.2 Pounds
- Length 78.7-153.5 Inches
Geographical Distribution
Continents:
- Asia
Biomes:
- Forest
- Grasslands
- Rainforest
- Shrubland
- Riparian
Diet (Carnivorous)
- Sambar deer
- Water buffalo
- Wild pigs
- Antelope
- Sloth bears (Ocassionally)
- Dogs (Ocasionally)
- Monkeys (Ocasionally)
- Hares (Ocasionally)
- Leopards (Ocasionally)
- Pythons (Ocasionally)
- Crocodiles (Ocasionally)
Fun Facts
Fact #1
Tigers are the only big cat with true vertical stripes!
Fact #2
The size of adult tigers varies significantly by region.
Fact #3
Tigers are strong swimmers and often cross rivers.
Fact #4
Tigers are endangered with the global estimate being around 3,726-5,578 tigers still in the wild.