Tag: Tiger
The tiger is the largest member of the Felidae family, categorized within the Carnivora order under the higher Mammalia class. They are most recognizable for their dark vertical stripes which help in camouflage efforts as they stalk their prey within thick vegetation. Listed as “Endangered” with a population of mature individuals at fewer than 2,500 individuals, tigers often face conflict with humans.
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Tigers are opportunistic predators and their diet includes birds, fish, rodents, insects, amphibians, reptiles, and even other mammals such as primates and porcupines.
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Tigers once ranged widely across Asia, but now inhabit less than 6% of their historic range.
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The tiger is listed as endangered because the population of mature individuals may be fewer than 2,500 individuals.
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Tiger populations have declined much greater than 50% over the last three generations.