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Questions and Answers About Tigers

Where do tigers live? India, Southeast Asia, Siberia

grasslands and forests

How big do they get? males can be over 9 feet long including their tails; females are smaller
How much do they weight? males weigh between 400 and 700 pounds
What do they eat? buffalo, deer, wild pigs
What are their enemies? humans: hunting and forest destruction
What do they look like? orange fur with black stripes; helps with camouflage
How many babies do they have? 2 to 6 cubs
Do they have any special skills? strong swimmers and like water; super predators;
Are there any special facts about them? the biggest living cat; 5000 to 7000 wild tigers left in natural habitats
Do they live alone or in groups? Live alone

Resources:
National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society, 2000.

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