Siberian (or Amur) tigers are the world's largest cats.
Tigers live alone and aggressively scent-mark large territories to keep their rivals away. They are powerful hunters that travel many miles to find prey, such as elk and wild boar, on nocturnal hunts. Tigers use their distinctive coats as camouflage (no two have exactly the same stripes) and hunt by stealth. They lie in wait and creep close enough to attack their victims with a quick spring and a fatal pounce. A hungry tiger can eat as much as 60 pounds (27 kilograms) in one night, though they usually eat less.
Siberian tigers are endangered, and many protection programs are in place. Poaching is a reduced, but still very significant, threat to Siberian tigers.
Body length: 2,4-3,3 m
Body weight: 150-300 kg
Our zoo favorite Siberian Tigers:
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