Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris)
The Habitat of the is mostly India, however it is also found in Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
Attributes: Standout orange coat with black accents.
Size: Males of this subspecies of tigers weigh between 220-660 lbs (100-300 kg), making it one of the largest.
Population: In the wild, there are thought to be about 2,500 individuals.
– Conservation Status: Threatened by poaching and habitat loss.
Panthera tigris altaica, the Siberian tiger
– Habitat: Occurs in China, North Korea, and the Russian Far East.
– Appearance: The largest subspecies of tigers, with fewer, larger black stripes and a thick, pale orange coat. suited for chilly environments.
– Size: A male’s maximum weight is 660 pounds (300 kg).
Population: 500 people are thought to exist in the wild.
Endangered – Constant conservation efforts are being made to save its habitat and lessen poaching for this species.
Panthera tigris corbetti, the Indochinese tiger
– Habitat: Originally from Vietnam, Thailand, Burma, Laos, and Cambodia.
– Appearance: Narrower stripes, smaller, and darker than the Bengal tiger.
Size: The average weight of a male is 330–430 pounds (150–195 kg).
Population: In the wild, an estimated 350 individuals exist.
– Conservation Status: Because of poaching and habitat fragmentation, it is endangered.
(Panthera tigris jacksoni) Malayan Tiger
Habitat: Found on the Peninsula of Malay.
– Appearance: Slightly smaller and with clear genetic changes, but otherwise similar in appearance to the Indochinese tiger.
Size: The average weight range for males is 220-264 pounds (100-120 kg).
Population: In the wild, there are thought to be 200 individuals.
Conservation Status: Extremely Endangered; poaching and habitat loss pose serious risks. For them to survive, conservation activities are essential.
