Grizzly bear
Ursus arctos horribilis
Animal
Tiger
The tiger is one of the most majestic and revered animals in the world. As the largest member of the cat family, it’s known for its striking striped coat, powerful build, and piercing eyes. Native to various parts of Asia, tigers inhabit a range of environments, from dense jungles to open grasslands. They are apex predators, primarily hunting deer and wild boar. Each tiger’s stripe pattern is unique, much like a human fingerprint. Sadly, due to habitat loss, poaching, and other threats, many tiger subspecies are endangered, making conservation efforts crucial for their survival.
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Animals: Tiger
Grizzly bear
Ursus arctos horribilis
Tiger
Panthera tigris
Lion
Panthera leo
Bengal tiger
Panthera tigris tigris
Siberian tiger
Panthera tigris altaica
Articles
Conservation & population
Why are Siberian tigers endangered?
Poaching is the main reason Siberian (Amur) tigers are endangered, followed by a shortage of prey, roads and disease. About…
Conservation & population
Are Bengal tigers endangered?
Bengal tigers are Endangered (IUCN 2022), not critically endangered. India, Nepal and Bangladesh have all counted more tigers in their…
Speed
How fast can a tiger run?
Tigers sprint at about 49–65 km/h (30–40 mph) in short bursts. They are about as fast as lions and far…
Adaptations
Tiger adaptations: how tigers hunt, hide and survive
Stripes that look green to deer, night vision about six times better than ours, 10 cm claws and strong swimming:…
Diet & feeding
What do Siberian tigers eat?
Siberian (Amur) tigers live mainly on wild boar, red deer, roe deer and sika deer, making a kill about once…
Comparisons
Tiger vs lion: who would win?
Wild tigers and lions never meet, so nobody really knows who would win. On paper the tiger is heavier on…
Comparisons
Tiger vs grizzly bear: who would win?
Tigers and grizzly bears live on different continents, so nobody knows who would win. A big Amur tiger and a…
Size & weight
How much does a Bengal tiger weigh?
An adult male Bengal tiger weighs about 220 kg (480 lb) and a female about 140 kg (300 lb). The…
Records & rankings
How much does a tiger weigh?
An adult tiger usually weighs 75 to 325 kg (165 to 716 lb). Amur males are the heaviest wild tigers…
Conservation & population
Where do Bengal tigers live?
Bengal tigers live in India, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. India has at least 3,167 of them, and tigers range from…
Diet & feeding
What do Bengal tigers eat?
Bengal tigers eat mostly deer and wild pigs: chital, sambar and wild boar top the menu. They hunt about once…









