The Tiger

The Tiger is the largest big cat with the Lion following behind.

There are four different kinds of Tigers:  Siberian Tiger, Caspian tiger, Indochinese tiger, Javan tiger, Sumatran tiger, Malayan tiger, Bengal tiger, Bali tiger, South China tiger

How long do they live?

Tigers can live up to 20-26 years in captivity and up to 15 years in the wild.

They mainly eat large mammals, such as pigs, deer, antelope, buffalo, and gaur. Their preferred and essential food is ungulates – hoofed animals such as deer and wild pigs. They are at the top of the food chain.

Smaller mammals and birds are occasional prey. Tigers have also been known to eat crocodiles, fish, birds, reptiles, and even other predators like leopards and bears.  After eating its fill, the tiger may cover the remains with grass or debris and then return for additional meals over the next several days. A tiger can consume up to 40 kg of meat at one time, but individuals in zoos are given 5-6 kg per day.THE HUNT

Most Tigers live in Asia, specifically throughout Southeast Asia, China, Korea and Russia.