BASIC FACTS ABOUT TIGERS
The tiger is the largest cat species, most recognizable for their pattern of dark vertical stripes on reddish-orange fur with a lighter underside. The species is classified in the genus Panthera with the lion, leopard, jaguar, and snow leopard. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Panthera tigris
Conservation status: Endangered (Population decreasing) Encyclopedia of Life
Lifespan: 20 – 26 years (In captivity)
Speed: 49 – 65 km/h (Adult, In Short Bursts)
Mass: Male: 90 – 310 kg (Adult), Female: 65 – 170 kg (Adult)
Did you know: Ranthambhore, which had reported 45 tigers in 1991 was found to have only 28 tigers.
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