Tiger
Panthera tigris
Weight: Varies
with species 100-360Kg.
Habitat: Its
main habitat requirements are dense vegetative cover, an adequate supply of
large ungulate prey (principally deer and wild pigs), and access to a
reliable source of water.
Age to Maturity: Average - 3.4 years (female), 4.8 years (male).
Gestation Period: 102-103 days.
Birth Season: Mating takes place year round.
Birth Rate: Generally 2-3 in a litter are most common, at an interval
of 20-30 months. Maximum Age: About 15
years (wild), 26 (captivity).
Diet: The
principal prey consists of various species of deer and wild pigs, usually
in the 50-200kg range.
Threats: Commercial
poaching (especially to obtain various parts of its body for Oriental
medicine), a declining prey base, and loss of habitat are the principal
threats now.
