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    Tiger - Wikipedia

    The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus Panthera. It is most recognisable for its black stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on ungulates, such as deer and wild boar. It is territorial and generally a solitary but social … See more

    The Old English tigras derive from Old French tigre, from Latin tigris. This was a borrowing of Classical Greek τίγρις 'tigris'. The ultimate origin of the word is uncertain. Ancient Greek geographer … See more

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    The tiger historically ranged from eastern Turkey and northern Afghanistan to Indochina, and from southeastern Siberia to Sumatra, Java … See more

    Major threats to the tiger include habitat destruction, habitat fragmentation and poaching for fur and body parts, which have simultaneously greatly reduced tiger populations in the … See more

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    In 1758, Carl Linnaeus described the tiger in his work Systema Naturae and gave it the scientific name Felis tigris. In 1929, the British taxonomist … See more

    The tiger is considered to be the largest living felid species. However, there is some debate over averages compared to the lion. Since tiger… See more

    Camera trap data show that tigers in Chitwan National Park avoided locations frequented by people and were more active at… See more

    Internationally, the tiger is protected under CITES Appendix I, banning trade of live tigers and their body parts. In India, it has been protected … See more

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    webAnimals. Mammals. Tiger. Easily recognized by its coat of reddish-orange with dark stripes, the tiger is the largest wild cat in the world. The big cat's tail is three feet long. On average...

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    Tigers haunt the ruins of buildings such as courts and temples and are at home in habitats ranging from dry grassland to rainforest. Grasslands, mixed grassland-forests, and deciduous rather than densely canopied forests support maximum population densities, as these habitats maintain the highest number of prey species.
    Tigers are the largest cat species in the world, and the Amur tiger is the largest subspecies with males weighing up to 660 pounds (300 kilograms) and measuring 10 feet (3 meters). Sumatran tigers are the smallest subspecies, maxing out at 310 pounds (140 kilograms) and 8 feet (2.4 meters).
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    The scientific name of the tiger is Panthera tigris . They belong to the Felidae family and the Mammalia class. A tiger has a heavy coat of reddish-orange hair featuring a pattern of black stripes. The Bali, Javan and Caspian tigers are now extinct. This is due to poaching activity as well as loss of habitat.
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    webKnown worldwide for its distinctive stripes and imposing size, the tiger ( Panthera tigris em) is one of the world’s most iconic wildlife species. While tigers are ubiquitous in culture, sports and entertainment, they are much …

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    webTigers are the most iconic of the big cats. With their gorgeous black-and-orange coats and long, white whiskers, they invoke in many a feeling of wonder and admiration. But though they are adored, they’re also …

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