Tiger

The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus Panthera. It is most recognizable for its dark vertical stripes on orange-brown fur with a lighter underside. As an apex predator, it plays a key role in maintaining the health of the ecosystems it inhabits.

A muscular body with powerful forelimbs and a large head. Each tiger's stripe pattern is unique, much like human fingerprints. Their night vision is six times better than a human's.

Tigers are generally solitary and territorial animals. They mark their territory with urine and secretions, and through scratch marks on trees. They are ambush predators.

Tigers hunt medium to large-sized animals such as wild boar, deer, and water buffalo. A single tiger can consume up to 40 kg of meat in one sitting.

Cubs are born in litters of two to four. They stay with their mother for about two years before establishing their own territory. Mortality rates for cubs are high.

Tigers are both respected and feared. Human-tiger conflict is a significant issue in areas where human settlements expand into tiger territories.