Scientific Name:
Panthera tigris corbetti

Classification:
Order : Carnivora
Family : Felidae

Description:
The tiger is essentially solitary, living in a clearly staked-out territories of variable sizes. The gestation period is about 3 1/2 months and the lifespan more than 20 years.

Behavior:
It usually rests during the day and begins hunting in the evening. The most common prey are wild pigs and if the opportunity arises Sambar, Barking Deer and others. It also takes jungle fowl, forest rats, insects, etc. The tiger enjoys playing and swimming in water.

Similar Species:
Lion, Panther, Domestic Cat etc.

Habitat:
All types of forest.