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| + | Tigers (''Panthera tigris'') are the largest cats to live in the wild. They are the only cats to lack the hate of water. Tigers are native to Southern and Eastern Asia, tigers are apex predators and obligate carnivores. Tigers live up to 15 years in the wild and up to 20 years in captivity. Tigers weigh up to 300 kg/660 lb and canine teeth as long as a man's middle finger (4"). |
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| + | Tigers eat small and large mammals, and is also known to prey on fish, birds, and monkeys. |
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| + | Tigers are orange with black stripes and white undersides. Tigers are known to have color mutations caused by a recessive gene. |
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| + | [[File:800px-Golden_tiger_3_-_Buffalo_Zoo.jpg|thumb|A golden tiger at Buffalo Zoo]] |
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Revision as of 14:10, 16 June 2010
Tiger
Tigers (Panthera tigris) are the largest cats to live in the wild. They are the only cats to lack the hate of water. Tigers are native to Southern and Eastern Asia, tigers are apex predators and obligate carnivores. Tigers live up to 15 years in the wild and up to 20 years in captivity. Tigers weigh up to 300 kg/660 lb and canine teeth as long as a man's middle finger (4").
Food
Tigers eat small and large mammals, and is also known to prey on fish, birds, and monkeys.
Appearance & color
Tigers are orange with black stripes and white undersides. Tigers are known to have color mutations caused by a recessive gene.
A golden tiger at Buffalo Zoo