By; CH

King of The Cats

Physical FeaturesPhysical Features The tiger is the largest cat in the world. The average tiger is 3-10The tiger is the largest cat in the world. The average tiger is 3-10 feet feet

long and weight is 300-600 pounds.long and weight is 300-600 pounds. Tigers can be orange, yellow or white but all of them have stripes. Tigers can be orange, yellow or white but all of them have stripes. They have pink noses and green, blue or brown eyes.They have pink noses and green, blue or brown eyes. Tigers have round, small ears that can hear very well.Tigers have round, small ears that can hear very well. All tigers have different stripe patterns like humans have their own All tigers have different stripe patterns like humans have their own

fingerprints.fingerprints. Tigers have huge, strong paws.Tigers have huge, strong paws. Tigers have long tails with stripes.Tigers have long tails with stripes.

HabitatHabitat

• Tigers live in parts of southern Asia and India.Tigers live in parts of southern Asia and India.

• They can be found in mangrove swamps, rainforests and They can be found in mangrove swamps, rainforests and evergreen and deciduous forests.evergreen and deciduous forests.

• Tigers need to live near water and places to hide while hunting.Tigers need to live near water and places to hide while hunting.

Climate & LandformsClimate & Landforms A tiger’s climate can be cold or warm. Siberian tigers like the cold to

live in and they have thick fur to help them survive. Most tigers like warmer climates better than colder because more

animals live there. Tigers sometimes live in the lower Himalayan Mountains. Mostly tigers live in places with trees, bushes and other plants. Tigers that live in the north have lighter fur than those that live in the

south.

Food!Food!

• Tigers are carnivores (which means they only eat meat).Tigers are carnivores (which means they only eat meat).

• Tigers hunt at night and eat animals like antelope, wild pigs, Tigers hunt at night and eat animals like antelope, wild pigs, buffalo, bear and sometimes leopards and monkeys.buffalo, bear and sometimes leopards and monkeys.

• Tigers mostly eat large mammals, but if they have to they Tigers mostly eat large mammals, but if they have to they might eat frogs, insects and grass.might eat frogs, insects and grass.

• Tigers can eat up to 10 pounds in one meal.Tigers can eat up to 10 pounds in one meal.

• A tiger’s only predator is humans. A tiger’s only predator is humans.

Lifespan & EndangeredLifespan & Endangered

Tigers may live to be 10-20 years old.Tigers may live to be 10-20 years old. All tigers in the world are endangered.All tigers in the world are endangered. They are endangered because poachers illegally kill tigers for their They are endangered because poachers illegally kill tigers for their

fur which is valuable to trade.fur which is valuable to trade. Three types of tigers are extinct which are Caspian, Javan and Bali Three types of tigers are extinct which are Caspian, Javan and Bali

and all others are endangered. and all others are endangered.

ReproductionReproduction It takes 3-4 years for a mother to have her babies.It takes 3-4 years for a mother to have her babies. The cubs weigh 3 pounds when they are born.The cubs weigh 3 pounds when they are born. Female tigers have 3-6 cubs at a time, but some die when Female tigers have 3-6 cubs at a time, but some die when

they are born.they are born. Cubs chase and pretend to fight in their play.Cubs chase and pretend to fight in their play. Tigers are very careful about their cubs.Tigers are very careful about their cubs. Tiger cubs leave their mother at 18 months to 2 years to Tiger cubs leave their mother at 18 months to 2 years to

live and survive on their own.live and survive on their own.

BehaviorBehavior Tigers mate and then the males leave the female.Tigers mate and then the males leave the female. All tigers live independently except for mothers and their All tigers live independently except for mothers and their

cubs.cubs. Tigers enjoy chewing on sticks, just like dogs.Tigers enjoy chewing on sticks, just like dogs. Tigers mark their territory by scratching trees and Tigers mark their territory by scratching trees and

spreading smell.spreading smell. They roar and growl to find each other.They roar and growl to find each other. Tigers are nocturnalTigers are nocturnal Tigers sleep 10-12 hours a day. Tigers sleep 10-12 hours a day.

Behavioral AdaptationsBehavioral Adaptations

Swimming and dunking themselves in the water cools them Swimming and dunking themselves in the water cools them off during hot days to keep body temperature cooler.off during hot days to keep body temperature cooler.

Tigers always get closer to their prey by going against the Tigers always get closer to their prey by going against the wind so their smell doesn’t carry.wind so their smell doesn’t carry.

When tigers sleep they crouch down and camouflage When tigers sleep they crouch down and camouflage themselves so hunters won’t see them easily.themselves so hunters won’t see them easily.

Tigers sometimes can run 35 miles per hour for several Tigers sometimes can run 35 miles per hour for several seconds to chase prey.seconds to chase prey.

Physical AdaptationsPhysical Adaptations

Tiger’s stripes help the tiger camouflage when it hunts because the Tiger’s stripes help the tiger camouflage when it hunts because the prey might think it was grass or trees.prey might think it was grass or trees.The pads under a tiger’s foot help the tiger to be quieter when The pads under a tiger’s foot help the tiger to be quieter when stalking prey. stalking prey. Tigers have very sharp claws to help them suffocate their prey.Tigers have very sharp claws to help them suffocate their prey.Tigers have funnel-shaped ears to collect sound.Tigers have funnel-shaped ears to collect sound.Tigers hide their claws under a layer of fur to keep them sharp and Tigers hide their claws under a layer of fur to keep them sharp and clean.clean.

Physiological AdaptationsPhysiological Adaptations

Tigers have very sharp and strong teeth to bite into prey.Tigers have very sharp and strong teeth to bite into prey. Their night vision is 6 times better than a human because they Their night vision is 6 times better than a human because they

are nocturnal.are nocturnal. Tigers have a very muscular body to be able to pounce and Tigers have a very muscular body to be able to pounce and

carry themselves. carry themselves. They have an excellent sense of smell to help them sense how They have an excellent sense of smell to help them sense how

close their prey is.close their prey is. In front of their eye, tigers have a thin layer of tissue to help In front of their eye, tigers have a thin layer of tissue to help

them see in the dark.them see in the dark.

Interesting Facts

More tigers live in captivity than live in the wild. Less than 5,000 tigers live in the wild. They are 10 times stronger than a human. The stripes on a tiger’s forehead are called “wang

stripes” and “wang” means “king” in Chinese. Tigers can jump 10 meters in a pounce. Tigers have the biggest canine teeth of any mammal.