One of the 5 tigers on WAnimals
Mammals · Carnivora · Felidae
Panthera tigris tigris
At very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
The largest cat in the world, with its distinctive orange coat and black stripes — a pattern as unique to each animal as a fingerprint.
Weight
90 kg – 260 kg
Size
2.7 m – 3.1 m
Life expectancy
15 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Hard
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Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panthera_tigris_tigris
Best time: November to March
The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 21.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Bengal Tiger — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The bengal tiger is classified as endangered. Organisations such as Global Tiger Forum work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
Visit the Global Tiger Forum websiteIt's documented in 10 protected areas — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
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