Tigers are the largest carnivores found only in Asia. They can jump over 33 feet and are strong swimmers, unlike most cats. Tiger cubs are born blind and nurse for 5-6 months. Tigers in zoos live longer than those in the wild, up to 21 years versus 15 years. The largest tiger is the Siberian and the smallest is the Sumatran. Tigers are an endangered species due to threats like habitat loss and poaching.

1. An Endangered Species

2. Tigers are the largest
true carnivore in the
world.
Tigers live only in Asia.
Unlike most cats, tigers
like water and are very
good swimmers.
Tigers can jump up to
33 feet in one bound.
Tigers in the wild live to
be about 15 years old.
Tigers in the zoo live to
be about 21 years old.
Tigers in the zoo eat
ground up horse meat
including the bones,
hide and insides.
Tiger cubs are born
one to three to a
litter and they don’t
open their eyes for a
few days after they
are born.
The largest tiger is
the Siberian tiger. The
smallest tiger is the
Sumatran tiger.

3. Tiger cubs are born one to three to a litter
and they are born blind. Their eyes will open
after a few days. They will drink their
mother’s milk for five or six months.
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4. Tigers are only
found in Asia.
Scientists believe
they originated in
northern climates
and migrated
southward. They are
not as comfortable
in the hotter
regions.
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5. Tigers are the
largest true
carnivore in the
world. They can only
eat meat. They will
eat most of an
animal that they kill
in order to get all
the vitamins and
nutrients they need.
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6. Unlike most cats,
tigers like the water
and are very good
swimmers. They can
easily swim one to
two miles.
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7. Tigers can jump up to 33 feet in one bound.
That is longer than two minivans.
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8. The Siberian tiger is
the largest tiger in
the world. The male
can grow to be
about 600 pounds.
The Sumatran tiger
is the smallest tiger,
weighing in at 268
pounds.

9. In the zoo, tigers eat
a daily diet of
ground up horse
meat that includes
the bones, hide and
insides. This gives
them all the
nutrients their
bodies need.

10. Tigers in the
wild only live
to be about 15
years old.
Tigers in the
zoo live a little
longer to
maybe 21
years old. http://search.worldbookonline.com

11. Dark orange to white in
color with black or dark
brown stripes.
Slender bodies with
powerful muscles.
Small, round ears.
Retractable claws.
Very good eyesight,
especially at night.
They live in jungles,
forests and grasslands
of Asia.
5 tigers website gives good information
on how to help save tigers.
There are several national parks and
reserves set up to help the tigers survive.