What is the natural habitat of a tiger?

Tigers haunt the ruins of buildings such as courts and temples and are at home in habitats ranging from dry grassland to rainforest. Grasslands, mixed grassland-forests, and deciduous rather than densely canopied forests support maximum population densities, as these habitats maintain the highest number of prey species.

How big is a tiger?

Tigers are the largest cat species in the world, and the Amur tiger is the largest subspecies with males weighing up to 660 pounds (300 kilograms) and measuring 10 feet (3 meters). Sumatran tigers are the smallest subspecies, maxing out at 310 pounds (140 kilograms) and 8 feet (2.4 meters).

What is the scientific name for a tiger?

The scientific name of the tiger is Panthera tigris . They belong to the Felidae family and the Mammalia class. A tiger has a heavy coat of reddish-orange hair featuring a pattern of black stripes. The Bali, Javan and Caspian tigers are now extinct. This is due to poaching activity as well as loss of habitat.