Big Cat Facts: Tiger
The Tiger(Panthera tigris) is the largest big cat in the world. Tigers live in Asia and Russia. The Tiger is classified in the Mammalian order Carnivora, and the family Felidae.
Physical Characteristics
The Tiger is covered with orange fur with dark vertical stripes. Its underside is white. There are 3 rare color variants: white, golden and nearly stripeless white.
| Genus | Panthera |
| Species | P. tigris |
| Binomial Name | Panthera tigris |
| Length | 2-3.9 m(6’7″-12’10”) |
| Tail Length | Tail Length 60 cm to 1.1 m(2′-3’7″) |
| Weight | 65-390 kg(143-661 lbs.) |
| IUCN Status | Endangered |
*Subspecies
There are 2 subspecies of Tiger. Subspecies are populations that show subtle … Continue