TIGER

 The tiger is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus Panthera. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on ungulates, such as deer and wild boar.

Scientific name: Panthera tigris

Lifespan: 8 – 10 years (In the wild)

Conservation status: Endangered (Population decreasing)

Speed: 49 – 65 km/h (In Short Bursts)

Order: Carnivora

Mass: 90 – 310 kg (Male, Adult), 65 – 170 kg (Female, Adult)

Why is tiger so special?

Tigers are some of the most amazing creatures on the planet, they are the largest members of the cat family and are renowned for their power and strength. As the largest member of the cat family, Tigers are strong, powerful and one of nature's most feared predators.

What is the tiger afraid of?

Here's what tiger are afraid of: Tigers, like the majority of animals, are terrified of fire. The use of fire to keep tigers at bay has been practiced for decades by big cat “tamers.” Tigers are also frightened by strange sounds that they have never heard before.

What are 5 interesting facts about tigers?

Tiger facts

• 1) Tigers are the largest wild cats in the world. ...
• 2) Tigers are carnivores, eating only meat. ...
• 3) Tigers are solitary hunters, and generally search for food alone at night. ...
• 4) Tigers are good swimmers! ...
• 5) A tiger's roar can be heard as far as three kilometres away

Who is faster lion or tiger?

Being heavier than Leopards, I would have expected Tigers to be slower, but I did guess correctly that Tigers were faster than Lions.

Which big cat is most powerful?

Jaguar. Jaguar (Panthera onca) are the largest cat in the Americas and have a powerful bite to match. For their size, they are the strongest of any cat, allowing them to dispatch monstrous prey - even caiman crocodiles. On the coast of Costa Rica, they leave the jungle to hunt turtles on a tropical beach.

Why do tigers stay alone?

In short, tigers are extremely territorial, meaning that they mark their own space and want to occupy it all by themselves. They seem to gravitate towards feelings of independence because it's easier to hunt that way. Tigers break from their solitude on rare occasions, usually to mate or hunt larger

Which country has most tigers?

India

Currently, India has the largest tiger population in the world. It is the home for nearly 3000 tigers.