Tigers (panthera tigris)
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest species among the Felidae and classified in the genus Panthera. Everybody knows of the tiger's orangish-brown fur with a lighter underside. It is never preyed upon itself, primarily preying on ungulates(animals with hooves) such as deer and wild boar. It is territorial and generally a singular but social predator, requiring large neighboring areas of habitat, which support its requirements for prey and rearing of its young.
Today, there are six subspecies of tiger: Bengal(panthera tigris tigris), South China(panthera tigris amoyensis), Indochinese(panthera tigris corbetti), Sumatran(panthera tigris sumatrae), Siberian(panthera tigris altaica) and Malayan(panthera tigris jacksoni). Sadly, three subspecies have become extinct - Caspian(panthera tigris virgata), Bali(panthera tigris balica), and Javan(panthera tigris sondaica).
Less than 100 years ago, tigers could be found throughout Asia. Sadly, hunting and habitat loss have put populations at risk, and today their range has been reduced to around 7% of its former size. That’s why we need to do all we can to protect these beautiful beasts!
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest species among the Felidae and classified in the genus Panthera. Everybody knows of the tiger's orangish-brown fur with a lighter underside. It is never preyed upon itself, primarily preying on ungulates(animals with hooves) such as deer and wild boar. It is territorial and generally a singular but social predator, requiring large neighboring areas of habitat, which support its requirements for prey and rearing of its young.
Less than 100 years ago, tigers could be found throughout Asia. Sadly, hunting and habitat loss have put populations at risk, and today their range has been reduced to around 7% of its former size. That’s why we need to do all we can to protect these beautiful beasts!
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