Tiger
Fun Facts:
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Tigers have unique stripe patterns — no two are the same!
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They can leap over 30 feet in a single bound.
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Tigers are one of the few big cats that love to swim.
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A tiger's roar can be heard from up to 2 miles away.
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Despite their size, tigers are stealthy hunters, stalking prey in silence.
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Their orange and black stripes act as camouflage in tall grasses.
Where They’re Found:
Tigers live in various habitats across Asia, including:
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Tropical and subtropical forests
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Mangrove swamps (like the Sundarbans)
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Grasslands and savannas
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Mountain forests (like in Bhutan and Nepal)
Countries where wild tigers are found today include:
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India (home to over half the world’s wild tigers)
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Bangladesh
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Nepal
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Bhutan
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Russia 🇷🇺 (Siberian tigers)
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China
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Indonesia (Sumatran tigers only)
Endangered Status:
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Tigers are officially classified as Endangered by the IUCN.
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Fewer than 4,000 wild tigers remain in the world.
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Major threats include:
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Habitat loss
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Poaching for fur and traditional medicine
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Human-wildlife conflict
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Conservation Notes:
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Protected reserves, anti-poaching patrols, and wildlife corridors are helping tiger numbers rebound in parts of India and Nepal.
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You can help by supporting habitat protection and responsible tourism.
🐯 Want to make a difference?
Click here to donate to tiger conservation through WWF.
