Tiger

Largest member of the cat family. It lives in Asia and belongs to the same genus as the lion, leopard, and jaguar. The modern tiger is thought to have originated in northern Asia, crossing the Himalayas about 10,000 years ago. The rare Siberian tiger has thick yellow fur with dark stripes. The Bengal tiger has a rich, tawny colour with darker stripes. It inhabits grassy or swampy areas and forests. The tiger is a solitary animal, except during mating time or when sharing food or scarce watering holes. Its diet varies, ranging from deer to fish. Litters number one to six cubs. Tigers have been hunted to near extinction by poachers, and all subspecies have been declared endangered.

Scientific classification: Tigers belong to the family Felidae.


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