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 IUCN status: Least Concern8 articles
Tiger Panthera tigris IUCN status: Endangered13 articles
Lion Panthera leo IUCN status: Vulnerable6 articles
Bengal tiger Panthera tigris tigris IUCN status: Endangered4 articles

Articles

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…

Bengal tiger6 min read

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…

Tiger6 min read

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…

Lion6 min read

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…

Tiger9 min read