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.
Amur Tiger
Panthera tigris altaica
Status
Endangered
Activity Period
Varies
Classification
Mammal
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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