# Tiger (*Panthera tigris*) Tigers are the largest cats in the world with striking orange and black stripes. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Rare - **Danger:** 5/5 · Extreme - **Habitat:** Forests, grasslands, and swamps in Asia. - **Also known as:** Amur Tiger, Indian Tiger, Indochinese Tiger, Malayan Tiger, Royal Bengal Tiger, Siberian Tiger, South China Tiger, Sumatran Tiger ![Tiger](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771426311/objects/4397.jpg) ## Appearance The Tiger is a magnificent large cat, famous for its striking orange-brown coat adorned with bold, vertical black stripes. It has a white belly and white markings around its eyes and muzzle, making each individual's pattern unique. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Carnivora - **Family:** Felidae - **Genus:** Panthera ## Interesting facts - A group of tigers is called an 'ambush' or a 'streak'. - Their stripes are not just on their fur; their skin underneath is also striped! - Tiger cubs are born blind and completely helpless. - Tiger urine smells just like buttered popcorn! ## Special abilities - **Powerful Roar:** Tiger can let out a mighty roar because of their strong vocal cords that helps them communicate across long distances. - **Stealth Hunter:** Tiger has soft padded paws and striped camouflage that helps them stalk prey silently and blend into dense foliage. - **Excellent Night Vision:** Tiger has excellent night vision because of specialized eyes that helps them hunt effectively in low light conditions. - **Strong Swimmer:** Tiger can swim powerfully because of their strong, muscular bodies that helps them cross rivers and cool down. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 200-330 cm - **Weight:** 100-300 kg - **Lifespan:** 10-15 years - **Speed:** 65 km/h - **Litter Size:** 2-4 - **Gestation:** 93-112 days ## Diet & Feeding Tigers are expert hunters that eat other animals to stay strong and healthy. - **Age differences:** Young cubs learn to hunt from their mother, gradually shifting from milk to meat. - **Primary Foods:** deer, wild boar, water buffalo, antelope - **Foraging Method:** Ambush ## Ecological connections - **Hunts:** Chital Deer (*Axis axis*) — a primary food source in many habitats. - **Hunts:** [Wild Boar](https://www.snappit.app/explore/wild-boar) (*Sus scrofa*) — a common and significant prey item. - **Hunts:** Sambar Deer (*Cervus unicolor*) — one of their largest and most frequent deer prey. - **Depends on:** Golden Jackal (*Canis aureus*) — scavenges on leftovers from tiger hunts. ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Whiskered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/whiskered): Possessing prominent sensory hairs or vibrissae, often around the snout. - [Striped](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/striped): Marked with parallel bands or lines of color. - [Solitary](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/solitary): Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care. - [Ambush Predator](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/ambush-predator): An ambush predator hunts by patiently waiting and concealing itself, then launching a sudden attack when unsuspecting prey comes within range. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Carnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/carnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue. - [Protected](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/protected): Protected status signifies a species or area is safeguarded by legal measures and conservation efforts to prevent harm or loss. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 5/5 · Extreme Extremely dangerous predator. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Tiger? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Tiger? 200-330 cm ### How much does Tiger weigh? 100-300 kg ### How long does Tiger live? 10-15 years ### How fast can Tiger move? 65 km/h ### What does Tiger eat? Tigers are expert hunters that eat other animals to stay strong and healthy. ### Where is Tiger usually found? Forests, grasslands, and swamps in Asia. ### How does Tiger hunt? Ambush ## Where to spot - [Akron Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/akron-zoo) — Ohio, US · Zoo - [Alaska Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/alaska-zoo) — Alaska, US · Zoo - [Bronx Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/bronx-zoo) — New York, US · Zoo - [Buffalo Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/buffalo-zoo) — New York, US · Zoo - [Cameron Park Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/cameron-park-zoo) — Texas, US · Zoo - [Colchester Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/colchester-zoo) — England, GB · Zoo [View all places to see Tiger](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/tiger) ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Tiger: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tiger)