Scientific Name:
Panthera Tigris Corbetti

Classification:
Order Carnivora, Family Felidae

Description:
The tiger is essentially solitary, living in a clearly staked-out territory of varaiable 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, Panthers, Cats etc.

Habitat:
All types of forest.