BENGAL TIGER: Male tigers of this species can grow up to 10 feet
long from head to tail, and weigh 575 pounds. Bengal tigers are classified
endangered because of a 50% decline in population due to a loss of habitat.
This order consists of 8 subspecies distinguished by the color of their
coats. The unique stripes of camouflage on their sleek bodies enable
them to blend in with their savanna/grassland habitat and sneak up on unsuspecting
prey. But camouflage is no match for the human hunter. Bengal
tigers are poached for their unique striped coats.
SIBERIAN
TIGER: siberian tigers are the largest cat in the world. They
can sometimes way up to 1000 pounds. They range from 5 to 8 feet
long. Tragically, these majestic animals are being threatened by
poaching. With only 200 mature adults in the wild, siberian tigers
are listed as critically endangered. Their thick siberian fur, which
protects them from their harsh environment, doesn't protect them from being
picked off by poachers.
