Tiger

Panthera tigris

Endangered ↑

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

3.0 m

Weight

220.0 kg

Population

4.5K

Trend

↑ Increasing

About

지구상 가장 큰 야생 고양잇과 동물로, 무게가 300kg을 초과할 수 있으며 러시아 극동에서 동남아시아에 걸친 산림에 서식한다. 얼룩진 빛 속에서 위장 효과를 주는 독특한 주황색과 검정 줄무늬 털을 가진 단독 매복 포식자다. 밀렵과 삼림 파괴로 야생 개체수가 4,000마리 미만으로 감소한 심각한 위기(CR) 종이다.

Fun Facts

✨ No two tigers have the same stripe pattern.
✨ Tigers are excellent swimmers.
✨ A tiger's canines can grow up to 10 cm long.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌲 Forest 🪴 Shrubland 💧 Wetlands (Inland)

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Tiger is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Estimated Population

4.5K

Population Trend

↑ Increasing

Full Taxonomy

Species

Panthera tigris (Tiger)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Lǎohǔ

Spanish Tigre

French Tigre

German Tiger

Russian Tigr

Hindi Baagh

Vietnamese con hổ

Indonesian Harimau

Thai S̄eụ̄x krong

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tiger?

The scientific name of Tiger is Panthera tigris. It belongs to the genus Panthera.

What is the conservation status of Tiger?

Tiger (Panthera tigris) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is increasing.

Where does Tiger live?

Tiger is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.

What family does Tiger belong to?

Tiger (Panthera tigris) belongs to the genus Panthera, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

What does Tiger eat?

Tiger is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Tiger live?

Tiger has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

How many Tiger are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Tiger (Panthera tigris) is approximately 4,500 individuals.

Is Tiger endangered?

Yes, Tiger (Panthera tigris) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.