The Tiger

I have decided to research the history of the tiger, or Panthera (the Genus classification) species. This animal by large is considered to be an exotic animal, and one that is native to other regions of the world. The only chance we have to see a Tiger in the United States is by going to the zoo, for it is more native to regions in Asia.   


Status: Endangered
Population: as few as 3,200
Weight: 220-660 lbs
Length: 4-10 ft
Habitats: Tropical rainforest, evergreen forest, mangrove swamps, grasslands, savannas, and temperate forest


Tigers are typically solitary animals that hunt alone, and these animals typically rely on their sight and sound senses. They usually give birth to around two to three cubs and that is roughly around every two years, but if all the cubs of the litter die then a second litter can occur as soon as five months later. The biggest problem tigers face is the morality rate for the young is high, as most do not make it past two years.

The different classifications of tigers: 

P. tigris altaica (Siberian, Amur or Northeast China tiger)
Typically range in south east Russia and north east China
There is estimated to be about 430-500 which maybe in China; forty years ago, it was estimated as low as 24 in Russia.

P. tigris amoyensis (South China tiger)
Range in China
It is estimated to be around 20-30 (may be fewer or even extinct) across broad range which includes a large amount of reserves.

P. tigris corbetti (Indochinese tiger)
Range in south  China, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia

It is estimated around 100-200 in Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos
250-600 in Thailand
600-650 in peninsular Malaysia
200-300 in Vietnam

P. tigris sumatrae (Sumatran tiger)
Range in Indonesia
Estimated around 400-500 animals mainly located in the five national parks.

P. tigris tigris (Bengal tiger)
Range in  India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and north west Myanmar
Estimated around 3,600-4,700 living in over 100 protected areas, but these numbers are skeptical.

The extinct species of tigers: 

P. tigris (Bali tiger)
Ranged in Indonesia
Considered extinct in the 1940s

P. tigris sondaica (Javan tiger)
Ranged in Indonesia
Considered extinct in 1980s

P. tigris virgata (Caspian tiger)
Ranged in Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey, Mongolia, Russia
Officially declared extinct in 1970s