The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus Panthera. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange-brown fur with a lighter underside. It is an apex predator, primarily preying on ungulates such as deer and wild boar.

Facts about Tiger :

1. Tigers are the largest cat species globally, reaching up to 3.3 meters in length and weighing up to 670 pounds!

2) Tigers are easily recognizable with their dark vertical stripes and reddish/orange fur.

3) The Bengal tiger is the most common tiger.

4) Tigers live between 20–26 years in the wild.

5) Adult tigers generally live alone.

6) Unlike most other cats, tigers are great swimmers and actually like the water.

7) Cubs are born blind and only open their eyes 1–2 weeks after birth.

8) Cubs start learning to hunt at six months of age but stay with their moms until they are about 18 months old.

9) Tigers are stalk and ambush hunters; they lie in wait slowly creeping towards their prey until they are close enough to pounce.

10) Tigers communicate using scent markings, visual signals and lots of sounds like roars, growls, snarls, grunts, moans, mews and hisses.