Quick Facts
Conservation Status:
Endangered
Size:
165 to 750 pounds
Lifespan:
10 to 20 years
In the Wild
Bengal Tigers are the most common subspecies of tigers. They are seldom far from a water source; there are Bengal tigers that live in wet mangrove forests along the Ganges River in India. Tigers are highly endangered due to human hunting and encroachment on their forest habitat. For many years, tigers have been hunted for their fur. Tigers also suffer from habitat loss. When people move into areas where tigers live, tigers are forced into smaller and smaller areas where there may not be enough food for the big cats to survive. About 3,400 Bengal tigers remain in their native habitat of India, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Fun Facts
- Each tiger has its very own stripe pattern.
- Tigers are excellent and powerful swimmers and even have partially webbed toes.
- A tiger's night vision is six times better than a human's.
- Tigers can carry prey that is up to twice their own body weight.