Tiger

Status: endangered

dancing tiger

Species Facts:

  • Tigers are the largest wild cats.
  • No two tigers have the same pattern of stripes.
  • Tigers can use a wide range of different vocal noises to communicate.
  • Tigers can flash the backside of their ears to communicate danger to their cubs.
  • Contrary to popular cat theory, tigers are great swimmers and love the water.
  • More than half of all tigers live in India.

Endangerment:

  • About 3,900 tigers remain in the wild.
  • Deforestation and poaching are the leading causes of tiger endangerment.
  • On average, two tigers are seized by animal traffickers each week.
  • More than two-thirds of the world's tiger population are kept in captivity.