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Species: the
Tiger
Tiger
Panthera tigris
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Felidae
Only one species of tiger, Panthera tigris, but there are nine
known subspecies
EIA, 2021
Tiger Territory
● Solitary species with large territories determined by prey availability
● Territories marked by urine, feces, scrapes and rakes, and vocalizations
● A tiger’s roar can be heard from 3 km (1.86 mi) away
Range between 6-10 feet in length
Males: up to around 300 kg (662 lbs)
Females: up to around 170 kg (375 lbs)