Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) [Endangered]
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Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris)
* Family: Felidae,
* Species: P. tigris,
* Subspecies:P. t. tigris,
* Found: Bangladesh,India,
* Type: Mammal,
* Diet: Carnivore,
* Average lifespan in the wild: 8 to 10 years,
* Size: Head and body, 5 to 6 ft (1.5 to 1.8 m); Tail, 2 to 3 ft (0.6 to 0.9 m),
* Weight: 240 to 600 lbs (109 to 260 kg),
** is a subspecies of tiger primarily found in India,Bangladesh and also in Nepal, Bhutan, Tigers are the largest members of the cat family and are renowned for their power and strength.
There were eight tiger subspecies at one time, but three became extinct during the 20th century. Over the last 100 years, hunting and forest destruction have reduced tiger populations from hundreds of thousands of animals to perhaps fewer than 2,500. Tigers are hunted as trophies, and also for body parts that are used in traditional Chinese medicine. All five remaining tiger subspecies are endangered, and many protection programs are in place.
More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bengal_tiger
* Family: Felidae,
* Species: P. tigris,
* Subspecies:P. t. tigris,
* Found: Bangladesh,India,
* Type: Mammal,
* Diet: Carnivore,
* Average lifespan in the wild: 8 to 10 years,
* Size: Head and body, 5 to 6 ft (1.5 to 1.8 m); Tail, 2 to 3 ft (0.6 to 0.9 m),
* Weight: 240 to 600 lbs (109 to 260 kg),
** is a subspecies of tiger primarily found in India,Bangladesh and also in Nepal, Bhutan, Tigers are the largest members of the cat family and are renowned for their power and strength.
There were eight tiger subspecies at one time, but three became extinct during the 20th century. Over the last 100 years, hunting and forest destruction have reduced tiger populations from hundreds of thousands of animals to perhaps fewer than 2,500. Tigers are hunted as trophies, and also for body parts that are used in traditional Chinese medicine. All five remaining tiger subspecies are endangered, and many protection programs are in place.
More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bengal_tiger