Tiger Facts
Panthera tigris
Tigers are the largest living cats and range across forests, grasslands, wetlands, and mountain habitats in Asia. Each animal's stripe pattern is unique, providing camouflage as it stalks prey through vegetation.
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Deer, wild pigs, and other medium-to-large vertebrates
- Lifespan
- 8–10 years in the wild; typically 16–18 years in captivity
Tiger Facts at a Glance
Tigers are the largest living cats and range across forests, grasslands, wetlands, and mountain habitats in Asia. Each animal's stripe pattern is unique, providing camouflage as it stalks prey through vegetation.
It belongs to the family Felidae in the order Carnivora. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
Tiger Habitat
Tigers live in Forest and Grassland and Wetland and Mountain habitats. Their recorded range includes Asia. Suitable food, shelter, and conditions for raising young help shape that range.
What Do Tigers Eat?
Tigers have a carnivore diet that includes Deer, wild pigs, and other medium-to-large vertebrates. The food available in their environment shapes how they find, hunt, forage for, or receive meals.
Tiger Lifespan, Size, and Weight
Tigers typically live for 8–10 years in the wild; typically 16–18 years in captivity. Adults measure about 198–370 cm and weigh around 91–423 kg; these ranges can vary with sex, age, environment, and access to food.
Tiger Conservation Status
Tiger is listed here as Endangered. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Region
- Asia
- Habitat
- Forest, Grassland, Wetland, Mountain
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 8–10 years in the wild; typically 16–18 years in captivity
- Size
- 198–370 cm
- Weight
- 91–423 kg
Fun facts
- No two tigers have exactly the same stripe pattern.
- Tigers are strong swimmers and can cross wide rivers.
- Most adults live and hunt alone outside breeding and cub-rearing periods.
- Their main prey includes deer and wild pigs.
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