Introduction

The Tiger attributes have made him nature's most efficient predator. The Tiger is closely linked with its habitat and of-course with its prey. But he also has close ties with its co- predators and camp followers. All the inhabitants of this closely interwoven system live in harmony with one notable exception, Modern Man.

The Tiger is an exclusive beast who does not follow any rules. Acute sensitivity, secretiveness, the ability to surprise, untiring perseverance, agility in attack, the tenacity to follow and the strength to overpower are the qualities of this animal. A set of powerful cannine teeth combined with strong jaw muscles, with tremendous crushing power and sharp claws with a strong gripping mechanism in the forearm completes his armoury. This formidable predator can efficiently bring down animals as large as a buffalo.

The Indian tiger is a creature of hypnotic power and fascination. The length of a male can go upto 11 feet (including the tail) whereas female can go upto 8 feet. Males weigh around 400-600 pounds whereas females weigh around 275-400 pounds. Their life-span is around 15 years. Cubs are raised by the mother and stay with her for approximately two years. During this time they learn hunting skills etc. Mothers give birth to 2-3 cubs per pregnancy and gestation period is 95-112 days.

Behaviour
Social aspectsMostly solitary. Males & Females meet only for mating purposes.

HabitatIndia and South East Asia, Siberia, part of China (extinct in Java)

PreySurvives on various animals including deer, antelopes, pig & guar ( type of buffalo). They also prey on small animals like fish and monkeys.

TerritorialityMales can occupy territory upto 200 sq. miles which fluctuates because of changing food quality & abundance.

Interesting Facts
1) Siberian Tiger is the biggest cat in the world reaching a size of 650 lbs.
2) Can jump 30 feet in a single leap.
3) Tigers are the only big cats that enjoy going into water.
4) There are only 200 white tigers left in the world. The last spotting of a White Bengal Tiger in the wild was in central India in 1951. It is from this animal that all White Tigers in captivity today have decended.
6) Three of the sub species of tigers are now extinct from human hunting.
7) Some analysis predict that Tigers may go extinct after the turn of the century.

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