Tiger

Animals Unique | Tiger | The tiger is the largest feline in the world, with the tiger growing to around 2.5 meters in length. The tiger is the most powerful of all the big cats, and is native to east and southern Asia. The tiger is feared by most Human Beings WHO Inhabit settlements within the tiger's territory.

 

There are six different subspecies of tiger are the Bengal tiger the which, tiger, the Indochinese tiger, tiger, the Malayan tiger, tiger, the Sumatran tiger, tiger, the Siberian tiger and the South China Tiger. The white tiger is actually a Bengal tiger tiger tiger and is therefore not a subspecies Itself.

The average tiger weighs around 300kg and a tiger can stretch its body (and tail) to roughly 4 meters. Tigers hunt snakes, boar, buffalo, Crocodiles, deer, leopards and Camels and are extremely effective at catching Their prey due to Their silent, stalking approach and Their powerful bodies.

 

The tiger can reach speeds of up to 90km an hour, making the tiger extremely fast. Tigers have even been known to conflict with rhinos and elephants with the tiger Generally winning.

Tigers are orange with black stripes Generally although it's common to get tigers and sandy colored with white markings. The white tiger tiger is a rare type of tiger, with bright white fur and black stripes, these tigers from a genetic mutation occur when in the mother tiger's womb. It is not Certain That these white tigers, white tigers will Produce offspring, many tigers, white tigers have been known to Produce orange cubs.

 

Today the tiger is a near endangered species with only a handful still roaming the Asian jungles. The tiger is still a completely dominant predator in it's environment particularly due to Their extreme power, and ability to run, swim, jump and climb trees very Effectively.

The tiger is a highly adaptable animal with the tiger's territory ranging from Siberia, to open grasslands and tropical mangrove swamps in central and south-east Asia. The tiger is also an extremely territorial animal and the tiger is a solitary animal Generally.

 

Due to the tiger's size and the tiger's want to be solitary, the tiger Often requires large areas of habitat can support the tiger That's prey demands. Because of the tiger's need for a large territory mixed with the fact That the tiger is native to some of the more densely populated places on earth, has Meant That there have been significant conflicts Between Humans and tigers.

Tigers usually mate from November to April and after a gestation period of just over three months, the female tiger Gives birth to two or three tiger cubs. When the tiger cubs are first born They are blind and extremely vulnerable. By the time the tiger cubs is around 18 months old, it is Able to hunt for Itself. Tiger cubs are known to grow rapidly and can put on 100 g of weight every day. The tiger cubs usually stay with Their mother until They are Between 2 and 3 years old and then the tiger cubs are big enough and strong enough to venture out into the jungle to live a life of solitude.

 

Tiger Facts
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: mammals
Order: Carnivora
Family: Felidae
Genus: Panthera
Scientific Name: Panthera Tigris
Type: Mammal
Diet: Carnivore
Size: 2.8-3.3m (9-11ft)
Weight: 267-300kg (589-660lbs)
Top Speed: 96km / h (60mph)
Life Span: 18-25 years
Lifestyle: Solitary
Conservation Status: Endangered
Colour: Orange, Black, White
Skin Type: Fur
Favourite Food: Deer
Habitat: Dense tropical forest
Average Litter Size: 3
Main Prey: Deer, Cattle, Wild Boar
Predators: Human
Special Features: Striped fur and powerful body