Tiger (Panthera tigris)

The largest cat in the world is the Amur, aka Siberian, tiger. Overall listed as Endangered, with the Amur, South China, and Sumatran subspecies as Critically Endangered. Three subspecies (Caspian, Bali, Javan) have become extinct since the 1950's. Overall, there are probably no more than 2500 breeding adult tigers in the wild. There are no subpopulations that contain over 250 mature individuals. There is a continuing decline all over their range due to poaching, persecution, and habitat loss.

White tigers are not a separate species, just a color variation, similar to black leopards & jaguars. In captivity tigers breed well, with up to 6 cubs in a litter. Many of the tigers in circuses or with private owners are generic (not a pure subspecies and/or parental lineage unknown), as are some in zoos.

Tigers at EFBC/FCC

Caesar

Male, born about October 2000. Confiscated from unlicensed owners.

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