Mammals Living Endangered

Tiger

Panthera tigris

A powerful striped cat native to Asia and one of the world’s best-known apex predators.

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Overview

Tigers are solitary ambush predators that rely on cover, stealth and powerful bursts of speed. Different populations occupy forests, grasslands, mangroves and colder northern habitats across Asia.

Physical characteristics

Length240–310 cm

Weight90.0–300.0 kg

Typical lifespan15 years

DietCarnivore

Habitat & distribution

Habitats

GrasslandTropical ForestTemperate ForestMangrove

Range

AsiaIndiaBangladeshNepalBhutanRussiaChinaSoutheast Asia

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