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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
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
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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