Amur tiger

Panthera tigris altaica

Status

Endangered

Activity Period

Varies

Classification

Mammal

Biggest of the big cats

Amur tigers are the biggest cat on Earth. While they mostly hunt at night, they can also be active during the day.

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Habitat

These big cats live in mountain forests.

Range

Amur tigers are found in small pockets of Russia, China, and North Korea.

Life Expectancy

10-12 years in the wild; up to 16 years under human care.

Diet

Completely carnivorous. Tigers will eat most meat but prefer ungulates [hooved mammals] like deer.

Social Structure

Tigers are solitary, so it is uncommon to find more than one tiger sharing a home.

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