Endangered
Tiger (Bengal)
Panthera tigris tigris
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About
The Bengal tiger is the most numerous tiger subspecies and is known for its striking orange coat with black stripes. They are solitary and territorial animals that require large areas of habitat.
Habitat
Forests, grasslands, and mangrove swamps of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan
Diet
Carnivorous - deer, wild boar, and other large mammals
In Pop Culture
The Jungle Book
bookShere Khan is a Bengal tiger and the main antagonist in Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book.
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Fun Facts
- Tigers are the largest cat species in the world.
- No two tigers have the same stripe pattern.
- Tigers can swim and often cool off in water during hot weather.
Conservation
StatusEndangered
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