Biography national animal tiger

1. Tigers have been around for quite a while

Tigers were around about 2 million years ago.

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However, thanks to humans, tigers are now endangered

Over the last 150 years, the tigers' range has shrunk by nearly 95%. In 2023, the Global Tiger Forum estimated that there are around 5,500 tigers left in the wild.

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Biography national animal tiger

Captive VS wild

There are more tigers in captivity in the US than are left in the wild. 

4. India is the country with the largest number of wild tigers

Around 3,700 of the world's wild tigers are in India

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Silent hunters

Tigers have soft toe pads which help them walk silently through their habitat. A tiger will typically travel 6-12 miles during a night’s hunting. During the day, a tiger’s stripes can act as camouflage, allowing it to blend in with its surroundings