Endangered
Bengal Tiger
Panthera tigris tigris
A large striped cat native to South Asia, known for strength, stealth, and solitary hunting.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Tropical forest
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
10–15 years in the wild; up to 20 years in captivity
Size
Body length 2.4–3.1 m including tail; weight 100–260 kg
Scientific Name
Panthera tigris tigris
About Bengal Tiger
A large striped cat native to South Asia, known for strength, stealth, and solitary hunting.
It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with tropical forest habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 10–15 years in the wild; up to 20 years in captivity, a size of Body length 2.4–3.1 m including tail; weight 100–260 kg, a conservation status of Endangered.
Fun Fact
The Bengal tiger is one of the largest living cat subspecies.
Videos about Bengal Tiger
Bengal tiger cub takes a bath - BBC
Tigers 101 | National Geographic
Where Bengal Tiger Lives
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Sundarbans, Bangladesh/India
, India
Ranthambore, India
, India