Tigers
The Tiger, or known by its scientific name, Panthera Tigris, is the largest
cat species on Earth. It is most recognizable for its pattern of dark vertical
stripes on reddish-orange fur with a lighter underside. They can grow up to 200
to 390 centimeters and weight between 65 to 306 kilograms.
Tigers are apex predators, they hunt for ungulates such as deer and boars.
Tigers once ranged widely across the world. Over the past 100 years, they have lost 93% of their historic range, and have been extirpated from some countries such as the Western and Central Asia. The primary threats that causes tigers became endangered are pouching, habitat lost and fragmentation. Some people hunt down tigers is because they believed that the bones can be used as medicine. Out of nine, there are only six species of tigers left, which are the Bengal tiger, Indochinese tigers, Malayan tigers, Siberian tigers, South China tigers and the Sumatran tigers. The extinct species consisted of the Bali tigers, Javan tigers and the Caspian tigers, which were erased during the 1930s till the 1980s.
The tiger has a muscular body with powerful forelimb, a large head and a tail that is about half the length of its body. The colouration varies and stripes division are unique in each individual. Their stripes are likely advantageous for camouflage in long grass to help them easier for ambushing. Tigers have a mane-like heavy growth of fur around the neck, sharp jaws and long whiskers. Their pupils are circular with yellow irises. Their small, rounded wars have a prominent white spot on the back, surrounded by black. Tigers are strong swimmer and often bathe in ponds, lakes and rivers, thus keeping cool in the heat of the day. They are able to carry prey through or capture it in the water.
Tigers mark their territory with urine or leaving claw mark on trees and ground. This will allow the other tigers to identify if the area is occupied or vacant. Tigers that have their own land usually would avoid each other and try not to trespass other’s region. Although for the most part avoiding each other, tigers are not always territorial and relationships between individuals can be complex. An adult of either sex will sometimes share its kill with others, even those who may not be related to them. Unlike male lions, male tigers allow females and cubs to feed on the kill before the male finishes it.
Tigers have featured prominently in ancient mythology and folklore. The most famous myth among the Chinese is the White Tiger of the West, one of the four Holy Beast along with the Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise and the Azure Dragon. In Chinese folk tales, tigers kill evil men and protect the kind hearted. Tiger charms are used to keep away disease and evil, babies are given colourfully embroidered tiger shoes for protection. The tiger is the 3rd animal in the zodiac. People says that those who was born in the year of the tiger are usually stubborn, brave and sympathetic. Tigers appeared on many flags, coats of arms and as mascots for sporting teams. The tiger is the national animal of Bangladesh, India, Malaysia and South Korea.
Tigers are apex predators, they hunt for ungulates such as deer and boars.
Tigers once ranged widely across the world. Over the past 100 years, they have lost 93% of their historic range, and have been extirpated from some countries such as the Western and Central Asia. The primary threats that causes tigers became endangered are pouching, habitat lost and fragmentation. Some people hunt down tigers is because they believed that the bones can be used as medicine. Out of nine, there are only six species of tigers left, which are the Bengal tiger, Indochinese tigers, Malayan tigers, Siberian tigers, South China tigers and the Sumatran tigers. The extinct species consisted of the Bali tigers, Javan tigers and the Caspian tigers, which were erased during the 1930s till the 1980s.
The tiger has a muscular body with powerful forelimb, a large head and a tail that is about half the length of its body. The colouration varies and stripes division are unique in each individual. Their stripes are likely advantageous for camouflage in long grass to help them easier for ambushing. Tigers have a mane-like heavy growth of fur around the neck, sharp jaws and long whiskers. Their pupils are circular with yellow irises. Their small, rounded wars have a prominent white spot on the back, surrounded by black. Tigers are strong swimmer and often bathe in ponds, lakes and rivers, thus keeping cool in the heat of the day. They are able to carry prey through or capture it in the water.
Tigers mark their territory with urine or leaving claw mark on trees and ground. This will allow the other tigers to identify if the area is occupied or vacant. Tigers that have their own land usually would avoid each other and try not to trespass other’s region. Although for the most part avoiding each other, tigers are not always territorial and relationships between individuals can be complex. An adult of either sex will sometimes share its kill with others, even those who may not be related to them. Unlike male lions, male tigers allow females and cubs to feed on the kill before the male finishes it.
Tigers have featured prominently in ancient mythology and folklore. The most famous myth among the Chinese is the White Tiger of the West, one of the four Holy Beast along with the Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise and the Azure Dragon. In Chinese folk tales, tigers kill evil men and protect the kind hearted. Tiger charms are used to keep away disease and evil, babies are given colourfully embroidered tiger shoes for protection. The tiger is the 3rd animal in the zodiac. People says that those who was born in the year of the tiger are usually stubborn, brave and sympathetic. Tigers appeared on many flags, coats of arms and as mascots for sporting teams. The tiger is the national animal of Bangladesh, India, Malaysia and South Korea.
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