Tiger
Panthera tigris
The tiger is the largest wild cat species, recognized by its distinctive dark vertical stripes on orange fur. Tigers are solitary apex predators that rely on stealth and explosive power to take down prey.
- Mass (typical / record)
- 220 kg
- Top speed
- 65 km/h
- Body length
- 2.9 m
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitats
- forest, jungle, mangrove
Bite force (est.): 1,000 PSI · IUCN: EN (Endangered)
Sacred in Hindu mythology as the mount of goddess Durga. Central symbol of power in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese art. India's national animal.