Tiger

Panthera tigris

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Carnivora · Felidae

About

The tiger is a large cat and a member of the genus Panthera native to Asia. It has a powerful, muscular body with a large head and paws, a long tail and orange fur with black, mostly vertical stripes. It is traditionally classified into nine recent subspecies, though some recognise only two subspecies, mainland Asian tigers and the island tigers of the Sunda Islands.

Fun Fact

Every tiger has a unique stripe pattern — like human fingerprints — and conservationists use camera traps to identify individuals by matching these markings.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical and temperate forests

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

10-15 years

Threats

Poaching for Traditional Asian Medicine
Habitat Loss and Forest Fragmentation
Prey Base Depletion
Human-Tiger Conflict

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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