Tiger

A tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest species of cat and a top predator native to Asia. Known for its powerful build and distinctive orange coat with dark vertical stripes, it is one of the most recognizable and charismatic animals in the world.

Tigers are powerful and muscular cats with a long tail. Their most defining feature is their coat, which is a reddish-orange or tawny color with unique vertical black stripes. The stripe pattern is as unique to each tiger as a human fingerprint. They have a white underside and often have white markings around their eyes.

Tigers are solitary hunters that live in a wide range of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and mangrove swamps. They are found across parts of Asia, from the cold forests of eastern Russia to the tropical jungles of India and Southeast Asia.

They are carnivores that primarily hunt large prey, such as deer, wild pigs, and buffalo. They are ambush predators that rely on stealth and a powerful bite to take down their prey.

Tigers are an endangered species, with only an estimated 3,900 individuals remaining in the wild. Their populations have declined significantly due to habitat loss, poaching for their bones and hides, and human-wildlife conflict. Conservation efforts are focused on protecting their habitats, combating illegal wildlife trade, and working with local communities to reduce conflict.