Physical description
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The upper part of the animal ranges from reddish orange to ochre, and the under parts are whitish.
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The body has a series of black striations of black to dark grey colour.
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The characteristic stripe patterns differ from one individual to another and from one side of the cat’s body to the other.
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In fact, there are no tigers with identical markings.
Length: 2m – 2.4m (6.5ft – 7.8ft)
Tail length: 60 – 110 cm ( 24 – 43 inches )
Shoulder height: 58 – 100 cm ( 23 – 41 in )
Weight: 80kg 150kg (176 330lbs)
Range: Forest of Southeast Asia
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
Diet : Carnivores meat diet
Status: 500 tigers remain
Reason for the status: Logging operation , development of roads, poaching and habitat
Destruction.
Gestation period: 103 daysmala
Longevity: 1
5 20 years in the wild / 26 years in zoos