- Tiger - Wikipedia
It has a powerful, muscular body with a large head and paws, a long tail and orange fur with black, mostly vertical stripes It is traditionally classified into nine recent subspecies, though some recognise only two subspecies, mainland Asian tigers and the island tigers of the Sunda Islands
- Tiger | Facts, Information, Pictures, Habitat | Britannica
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)
- Tiger Facts | Mammals - BBC Earth
The tiger is a large, carnivorous mammal and the largest living big cat Their distinctive fur is orange and white with dark vertical stripes The pattern of stripes is unique to each individual
- Tiger | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Since 2017, IUCN has recognized two tiger subspecies, commonly referred to as the continental tiger and the Sunda island tiger All remaining island tigers are found only in Sumatra, with tigers in Java and Bali now extinct
- Tiger - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus Panthera It is among the most recognizable and popular of the world's charismatic megafauna
- Tiger | National Geographic Kids
Tigers wait until dark to hunt The tiger sprints to an unsuspecting animal, usually pulling it off its feet with its teeth and claws If the prey animal is large, the tiger bites its throat
- Tiger | Smithsonians National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Among the largest species of cats in the world, tigers are powerful hunters with sharp teeth, strong jaws and agile bodies They range across Asia from Russia all the way to Sumatra and mainland Southeast Asia Scientists still have much to learn about these beautiful, endangered cats
- Tiger: A Lone Hunter and Apex Predator - HowStuffWorks
Tigers, scientifically known as Panthera tigris, have striking orange coats, black stripes and piercing eyes Like other big cats, tigers are at risk Tiger populations occupy about 5 percent of their historical range, making conservation necessary
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