Tigers are large carnivorous mammals that belong to the Panthera genus, which includes other big cats like lions, leopards, and jaguars. They are native to Asia, with different subspecies found across the continent, from Russia to Southeast Asia. Tigers are the largest of the big cats.
  1. Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris): The most numerous and commonly found in India.
  2. Siberian Tiger (Amur Tiger) (Panthera tigris altaica): The largest subspecies, found in the forests of eastern Russia and parts of China.
  3. Indochinese Tiger (Panthera tigris corbetti): Found in Southeast Asia, mainly in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand.
  4. Malayan Tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni): Found in the southern part of the Malay Peninsula.
  5. South China Tiger (Panthera tigris amoyensis): Critically endangered, native to southern China.
  6. Sumatran Tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae): Found on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.

Habitat

Tigers are highly adaptable and can live in a variety of habitats, from tropical forests and grasslands to snowy forests in Siberia. They are typically solitary animals and prefer dense vegetation, which provides cover for hunting.

Diet and Hunting

Tigers are apex predators, meaning they sit at the top of the food chain. Their diet mainly consists of large prey like deer, wild boar, and sometimes smaller mammals. They are ambush hunters, relying on stealth and strength to overpower their prey.