Do You Know?

The tiger is the largest cat species, most recognizable for its pattern of dark vertical stripes on reddish-orange fur with a lighter underside. The species is classified in the genus Panthera with the lion, jaguar, leopard, and snow leopard.

Conservation status: Endangered (Population decreasing) Encyclopedia of Life

Scientific name: Panthera tigris

Lifespan: 16 – 18 years (In captivity)

Speed: 49 – 65 km/h (Adult, In Short Bursts)

Mass: Male: 90 – 310 kg (Adult), Female: 65 – 170 kg (Adult)

Did you know: Tigers have distinctive white circular spots on the backside of their ears