One of the 5 tigers on WAnimals
Mammals · Carnivora · Felidae
Bengal Tiger
Panthera tigris tigris
It faces a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. See full glossary
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
Lifespan
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
Fun facts
- It can leap up to 5 metres.
- Every tiger has a unique stripe pattern.
- India is home to over 70% of the world's wild tigers.
Where to watch it
Parques y spots de buceo donde se ha documentado esta especie — se muestran 10 de 21 documentados.
Related species
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Bengal Tiger — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
Asian Golden Cat
Catopuma temminckii
VulnerableLeopard
Panthera pardus
VulnerableClouded Leopard
Neofelis nebulosa
Fishing Cat
Prionailurus viverrinus
Marbled Cat
Pardofelis marmorata
Least ConcernCaracal
Caracal caracal
How to help
The bengal tiger is classified as endangered. Organizations such as Global Tiger Forum work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programs is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
It's documented in 10 real protected areas — part of why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
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