Bengal Tiger

Bengal Tiger Overview

The Bengal tiger is the most numerous tiger subspecies, inhabiting temperate and tropical forests. It has a beautiful orange coat with dark stripes and is highly revered in Asian cultures. It sits at the top of the food chain as an apex predator.

Threats & Conservation

Poaching for illegal body parts trade, habitat loss from deforestation, and severe human-wildlife conflict.

Did You Know?

• 1

  No two Bengal tigers have the same stripe patterns; they are unique like human fingerprints.

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  Their roar can be heard from over 3 kilometers (2 miles) away.

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  Unlike most domestic cats, Bengal tigers love water and are excellent swimmers.