Tiger - Wikipedia
WEBThe tiger (Panthera tigris) is a member of the genus Panthera and the largest living cat species native to Asia. It has a powerful, muscular body with a large head and paws, a long tail and orange fur with black, mostly vertical stripes.
Tiger | Facts, Information, Pictures, & Habitat | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · tiger, (Panthera tigris), largest member of the cat family (Felidae), rivaled only by the lion (Panthera leo) in strength and ferocity; it is a famous apex predator (meaning without a natural predator or enemy).
Tigers 101 | National Geographic - YouTube
WEBTigers are icons of beauty, power, and the importance of conservation. Learn five surprising facts about these striped felines, including how large the cats ...
Tiger | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEB6–10 feet. Habitats. Tropical rainforests, evergreen forests, temperate forests, mangrove swamps, grasslands, and savannas. There are two recognized subspecies of tiger*: the continental (Panthera tigris tigris) and the Sunda (Panthera tigris sondaica).
Tiger - National Geographic Kids
WEBEasily recognized by its coat of reddish-orange with dark stripes, the tiger is the largest wild cat in the world. The big cat's tail is three feet long. On average the big cat weighs 450 pounds,...
Tiger | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology ...
WEBTigers are powerful hunters with sharp teeth, strong jaws and agile bodies. They are the largest terrestrial mammal whose diet consists entirely of meat; the largest tiger ever recorded was an Amur tiger. The tiger's closest relative is the lion. In fact, without fur, it is difficult to distinguish a tiger from a lion.
Tiger Facts: Habitat, Behavior, Diet - ThoughtCo
WEBDec 13, 2019 · Common Name: Tiger. Basic Animal Group: Mammal. Size: 3–3.5 feet tall at shoulders, 4.6–9.2 feet long including head and body, 2–3 feet tail length. Weight: 220–675 pounds depending on sub-species and gender. Lifespan: 10–15 years. Diet: Carnivore. Habitat: South and Southeast Asia, China and the Russian Far East.