Among all big cats, the Siberian tiger holds the record for being the largest, weighing up to 660 pounds.
Just like human fingerprints, a tiger's stripe pattern is unique to each individual.
Unlike most big cats, tigers love water and can swim for miles without tiring.
They prefer to hunt and live alone, only coming together during mating season or when raising cubs.
Their powerful vocalizations help them communicate across long distances.
These include the Bengal, Siberian, Sumatran, Malayan, Indochinese, and South China tigers.
They use urine, claw marks, and gland secretions to signal other tigers.
They are Bengal tigers with a genetic mutation that gives them white fur.
Tiger cubs can't see for the first week of life and rely heavily on their mother for survival.
Their muscular legs allow them to cover great distances in one jump.
They are nocturnal predators that use stealth and strength to take down prey.
They commonly prey on deer, wild boar, and even water buffalo.
Their tongues are covered in rough papillae that help scrape meat off bones.
They use mimicry to lure prey, like imitating the calls of certain animals.
These sensitive hairs can detect slight movements and objects in total darkness.
They rely on a quick sprint and surprise to catch prey rather than long chases.
Tigers have been found at elevations over 13,000 feet in the Himalayas.
They fiercely guard their territory from other males but may allow females to pass through.
After a successful hunt, a tiger may gorge and then go days without eating.
They learn essential hunting and survival skills during this time.
It symbolizes strength and grace in Indian culture and mythology.
They use ear position, eye glare, and growls to signal intent to other tigers.
It's possibly extinct in the wild, with only a few individuals in captivity.
Depending on habitat and food supply, they may roam vast areas.
Unlike many animals, tigers do not have colorblind vision and see some colors.
Native to Indonesia, it has adapted to dense forest environments.
With jaw strength over 1,000 PSI, they can crush bones with ease.
In Chinese mythology, the white tiger was one of the four sacred beasts.
They sit at the top of the food chain with no natural predators.
It belongs to the genus Panthera, which also includes lions and leopards.
This usually occurs when they are old, injured, or have lost access to natural prey.
The offspring, called ligers or tigons, only occur in captivity.
They can hear infrasound, which helps them detect prey and threats.
Habitat loss has caused isolated groups, reducing genetic diversity.
Fewer than 4,000 tigers remain in the wild due to poaching and habitat loss.
Over 70% of the world’s wild tigers live in Indian reserves and forests.
If a tiger is shaved, its stripe pattern remains visible on its skin.
Though rare, when seen together, this is the official term for multiple tigers.
Siberian tigers slow down activity and rest more during extreme cold.
They help distribute weight evenly for stealthy movement.
In the wild, their lifespan is typically 10 to 15 years.
By controlling prey populations, they help maintain healthy forest systems.