Here are some key facts about the Bengal Tiger — one of the most iconic and powerful animals on Earth:
🐅 General Information
Scientific name: Panthera tigris tigris
Common name: Bengal Tiger or Royal Bengal Tiger
Family: Felidae (cat family)
Subspecies: One of the six remaining subspecies of tiger
Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN Red List)
🌍 Habitat and Distribution
Famous region: The Sundarbans mangrove forest (shared by India and Bangladesh)
⚖️ Physical Characteristics
Size: Males are among the largest tigers in the world
Male weight: 200–260 kg (440–570 lbs)
Female weight: 120–160 kg (260–350 lbs)
Length: Up to 3 meters (10 feet) including the tail
Coat color: Rich orange with black or dark brown stripes; white underbelly
Unique trait: Each tiger’s stripe pattern is unique, like a human fingerprint
Vision: Excellent night vision — about six times better than humans
🍖 Diet and Hunting
Diet: Carnivorous
Hunting style: Solitary ambush predator — uses stealth and strength to attack prey
Feeding: Can eat up to 40 kg (88 lbs) of meat in one meal
🧬 Behavior and Lifestyle
Territorial: Each tiger has its own territory and marks it with scent and scratches
Solitary: Prefers to live and hunt alone, except during mating or raising cubs
Activity: Mostly nocturnal — active at night and rests during the day
Communication: Roars, growls, scent marking, and scratch marks on trees
🐯 Reproduction
Gestation period: About 3.5 months (104–106 days)
Litter size: 2 to 4 cubs on average
Cubs stay with mother: For about 2 years before becoming independent
🌿 Conservation and Threats
Main threats: Poaching, habitat loss, human–tiger conflict, and illegal wildlife trade
Conservation programs: Project Tiger (India), Global Tiger Initiative, and protected reserves
Estimated wild population: Around 2,500 Bengal tigers (as of recent estimates)
Population in Sundarbans: About 125 in Bangladesh and 100+ in India
🏞️ Interesting Facts
The Bengal Tiger is India’s national animal.
It is an excellent swimmer and often cools off in ponds or rivers.
White tigers are actually Bengal tigers with a rare genetic mutation that affects pigmentation.
Bengal tigers play a vital ecological role by controlling herbivore populations and maintaining forest balance.
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