Quick Facts
- Tigers are the largest members of the cat family and are renowned for their power and strength. Their weakest point: Stamina
- Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) is the most numerous tiger subspecies. Its populations have been estimated at 1,706–1,909 in India, 440 in Bangladesh, 124–229 in Nepal and 67–81 in Bhutan.
- Male Bengal tigers have an average total length of 270 to 310 cm (110 to 120 in) including the tail, while females measure 240 to 265 cm (94 to 104 in) on average.
Scientific classification :
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Felidae
- Subfamily: Pantherinae
- Genus: Panthera
- Species: Panthera tigris
- Subspecies: Panthera tigris tigris
Generic :
- Type:Mammal
- Diet:Carnivore
- Average life span in the wild:8 to 10 years
- Size:Head and body, 5 to 6 ft (1.5 to 1.8 m); tail, 2 to 3 ft (0.6 to 0.9 m)
- Weight:240 to 500 lbs (109 to 227 kg)
1. A tiger's roar can be heard as far as 2 mi (3 km) away
Protection status:Endangered
Source(s):
1. Wikipedia
2. Tiger Project Wikipedia
3. National Geographic
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