Tiger

Panthera tigris

Mammalia · Carnivora · Felidae

Fig. 1. Tiger

Fig. 2. Range

Length or height	Body length about 1.4-2.8 m
Weight	About 65-300 kg
Food	Carnivore: deer, wild pigs
Lifespan	About 15 years
Society	Solitary
Habitat	tropical rainforest, temperate forest, wetland
Range	Asia
Wild or tame	Wild

The largest cat. Wild numbers rose in the latest global estimate after decades of decline.

Observe: Look for the white spot behind each ear and the stripes that break up its outline.

Modern data

Status today

ENEndangered status to verify

Conservation	Endangered; zoo tigers are managed for genetic diversity (check the current AZA program).
Keeper's note	Tigers like water, so pools and shade matter, plus logs to scratch.
Kingdom · phylum	Animalia · Chordata
Genus	Panthera

Check the record: IUCN Red List · GBIF · ITIS