Tiger Facts!

Alot of people don't know much about tigers. So to help this majestic animal we first have to understand it!

Key Facts

  • Common Name

    Royal Bengal Tiger

  • Scientific Name

    Panthera tigris

  • Geographic habitat

    Widely distributed across India.

  • Length

    275-290cm (male), 260cm (female)

  • Weight

    135-230 kg

  • Population

    Around 1706

  • Did you know?

    Tiger stripes are individually as unique as human fingerprints.

  • Status

    Endangered
Habitat and Distribution
Tigers are widely distributed from the alpine Himalayas to the rain forests of southern Western Ghats and from the dry forests of Rajasthan to the moist forests of north-east India.

Unique Characteristics The tiger is one of the largest and most awesome predators in the world. This species undoubtedly fascinates every eye it meets. The body length of the majestic male ranges from 275-290 cm and of the female around 260 cm. The size and colour vary according to the geographic location and climate. Tiger is solitary and territorial and the territory of an adult male may encompass territories of two to seven females. It is carnivorous and hunts for prey primarily by sight and sound. It feeds on deer, wild pig, bovid and sometimes even other predators like leopards and bears.
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