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Tiger
Panthera tigris
head and body 108 inches, tail 30 inches, weight
440-595 pounds |
| A powerful cat with a massive build. The legs are powerful and
the body long and muscular. It is the world's largest feline. The head is
rounded with small, round ears. The coat is striped in black over a background
of orange. The underparts, ruff of the neck, and down the inside of the legs
is white or cream. |
| Habitat: Forest,
mangrove swamps, savannahs and grasslands. |
| Habits: Nocturnal. Mostly terrestrial, but is a good climber and
swimmer. |
| Prey: Deer,
wild pigs, buffalo, domesticated animals. |
| Distribution: India,
Nepal, Bhutan, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Russia, China. |
| Additional Notes: No
two tigers have the same stripes; in fact, it is believed that each side of
the same tiger is also unique. |
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Photo by Pantera
Zoo World, Panama City, FL
April 2000
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