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Bengal Tiger

Panthera tigris tigris

The Bengal tiger is the most numerous tiger subspecies, native primarily to India but also found in Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. It is easily recognized by its striking orange coat with bold black stripes and a white underbelly. As an apex predator, the Bengal tiger p…

Classification

Mammal

Family

Felidae

Habitat

Tropical and subtropical forests, mangroves, and grasslands

Diet

Carnivore

Conservation status

Endangered

Lifespan

8-15 years in the wild

Weight

120-260 kg (265-575 lbs)

Scientific name

Panthera tigris tigris

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A Bengal tiger's roar can be heard up to 3 kilometers (almost 2 miles) away.
Bengal tigers are excellent swimmers and often cool off in lakes and rivers. Each tiger's stripe pattern is unique, much like a human fingerprint. They can leap distances of over 6 meters (20 feet) in a single bound.

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