Save the Tiger!
The magnificent Siberian Tiger is the largest of all six tiger subspecies. It is considered critically endangered. The majority of the dwindling population can be found in Russia’s southern far east regions. The male averages 675 lbs. and the female 250 to 300 lbs. A carnivore, it is a solitary hunter and preys primarily on wild boar, deer, moose, as well as bear. The Siberian Tiger has additional fur due to the very cold climate of its habitat. During winter months, the fur can measure 21 inches long and 3,000 hairs per centimeter. The paws also have extra fur to insulate from the snow.
Amazing Fact: The Siberian Tiger can leap in distance as far as 10 meters or over 30 feet!
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More Information about Tigers
Common Name: Siberian Tiger (also called Amur Tiger)
Scientific Name: Pantera tigris altaica
Population: 431 to 529 For articles on the success of endangered animal programs, go to: Success in Saving Animals!
Background: The Siberian is the world’s largest cat. According to World Wildlife Fund scientists, it was almost extinct sixty years ago and there were only 40 tigers in the wild..The Siberian tiger population has now grown due to vigorous conservation efforts in Russia, assisted by WWF. They helped establish “an ecological network of protected areas to secure well-connected habitat…anti-poaching patrols…and an ungulate recovery program.” Tigers make dens in caves, hollow trees and dense vegetation. They ususally hunt at night. Each tiger has a distinct and unique stripe pattern the can even vary from one side of a tiger to the other. Another interesting tiger fact is that many cultures revere the powerful and fearsome symbol of the tiger.
Habitat: Boreal forst in China, North Korea, and Russia.
Sources: www.wwf.org and www.wikipedia.org
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