What is a tiger?
A tiger is a wild animal that belongs to the Big Cat family like a lion, leopard and Jaguar.
Scientific Name: Panthera Tigris
Group Name: A group of tigers is called ambush or streak.
Special feature: Tigers have orange fur with black stripes.
No two tigers have the same pattern – each is a unique, such as our fingers!
Example: Like your friend may have a separate hairstyle or fabric color, each tiger has its own special strip pattern.
Where do tigers live? (natural habitat)
Tigers live in different types of forests and grasslands.
Can be found in tigers:
India – Bengal Tiger’s Home
Russia – Siberian Tiger’s house
China
Bangladesh
Nepal
Bhutan
They live in:
Rainfall
mangrove marshy
lawn
Cold icy forests
Example: Bengal tiger loves hot forests, while Siberian tigers like cold, icy forests.
What do tigers eat? (Diet)
The tigers are non -vegetarian.
This means that they only eat meat!
They hunt:
Deer
Wild boar
Buffalo
Sometimes even small animals like rabbits
Tigers are excellent hunters.
They use their sharp teeth and strong jaw to catch their food.
Examples: Imagine a tiger to surprise a deer silently crawling through bushes – how they hunt!
Do tigers live alone or in groups?
Tigers are solitary animals, which means they prefer to be alone.
They come together only to intercourse or lift the cub.
Each tiger has its own area and marks it using its fragrance or claw mark on trees.
Example: As you want your place in your room, tigers also like to hold their place in the forest.
Tiger
There are six living species of tigers:
Tiger species where they live special facts
Bengal Tiger India, Bangladesh Most Common Tiger
Siberian Tiger Russia (Cold Jungle) The largest tiger, thick fur
Indochinese Tiger Southeast Asia Small and Shy
Malan Tiger Malaysia endangered
South China Tiger China (very rare) probably became extinct in the wild
Sumtran Tiger Indonesia (Sumatra) the smallest tiger, the best climb
How big are tigers? (Size and power)
Tigers are the world’s largest cats!
Length: About 6 to 10 feet (included tail)
Weight: 100 to 300 kg (it is heavy as a small car!)
Can jump: Walk up to 60 km/h to a small burst and small bursts
Example: A fully developed tiger is larger than a dining table and can jump more than a basketball circle!
Baby tigers (cub)
Baby tigers are called cubs.
A mother tiger gives birth to 2 to 4 cubs at a time.
Cubs are blind and cannot run properly.
They live with their mother for about 2 years how to hunt.
Example: Cubs play, punch and learn to play with their mother – like children learn by looking at their parents.
Tiger and their stripes
Every tiger has a unique stripe pattern.
Even their skin is striped under their fur!
Stripes help tigers in camouflage (mix) in the forest.
Examples: As wearing green clothes help you mix in grass, tiger strips help them hide between trees and shadows.
Tigers have super senses!
The tigers have amazing superpower in the wild:
Strong night vision – can see in darkness
Excellent hearing – can hear hunting from far away
Powerful nose – great sense of smell
Example: Tigers can hunt at night at night such as night-visions like glasses!
Tigers can roar loudly!
A tiger roar can be heard up to 3 kilometers away!
Rooring is used to warn other tigers or find peers.
Example: If a tiger roar in the forest, the animals will listen to it and stay away!
Why are tigers put in danger?
The tiger is in danger of disappearance.
There are only 3,900 tigers left in the wild.
Reason:
Loss of forests (deforestation)
Porest victim (poaching)
Climate change
Human Tiger Conflict
Example: When the forests are cut for the construction of roads or buildings, tigers lose their homes.
How can we save tigers?
We can help protect all tigers!
Support wildlife sanctuaries
Do not say products made of tiger parts
spread awareness
Plant trees and protect the forests
Example: On International Tiger Day (29 July), people from all over the world learn how to help save tigers.
Tiger in culture and stories
Tigers are heroes in many stories and symbols in various cultures.
In India, tiger is national animal.
Tigers appear in Jungle Book (Shere Khan) and other children’s stories.
In Chinese culture, tigers represent strength and bravery.
Example: In many fairy tales, a tiger can protect a forest or help a young hero.
Tigers love water and are great swimmers!
Tigers can eat up to 30 kg of meat in a meal!
The tongue of a tiger is so rough that it can scrape the skin!
Their tails help them to balance while running and folding.
White tigers are rare and do not have a separate species – they have a special gene!
Conclusion
Tigers are not just fierce animals – they are important to nature.
They help to maintain balance in the forest by hunting animals which can increase the number a lot.
Learning about tigers is the first step in protecting them.
So next time you hear the roar of a tiger in a cartoon or book, remember: These real -life wild cats are special, smart, and need our love and care!
