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The Bengal tiger ( Panthera tigris tigris) is the nominate Tiger subspecies. It ranks among the biggest wild cats alive today. It is considered to belong to the world's charismatic megafauna. The Bengal tiger is estimated to have been present in the Indian subcontinent since the Late Pleistocene, for about 12,000 to 16,500 years.
An average male Bengal tigers weigh around 420 pounds. The Bengal tiger has a body length of 6 feet and a tail length of 3 feet and therefore has a total length of 9 feet long. A female Bengal tiger is only 310 pounds and 8 feet long including tail. Bengal tigers are incredibly strong and are able to drag their prey almost half a mile even ...
The weight of a Bengal tiger can be quite substantial. Some reports claim a Bengal tiger can tip the scales at 800 lbs. but many are around 600 to 700-pounds. The average weight of an adult male is approximately 400 to 500 pounds. Female tigers are usually smaller with average weight around 200 to 350 pounds.
Diet of the Bengal Tiger. Like all tigers, the Bengal subspecies are carnivores, which means that they eat meat. A particularly large tiger can eat up to 60 lbs. in a single night, but most eat less than this. Their hunting method is stalk and kill. The cats creep quietly and rely on their camouflage to hide them.
The Bengal tiger's historical range covered the Indus River valley until the early 19th century, almost all of India, Pakistan, southern Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and southwestern China. Today, it inhabits India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and southwestern China. India's tiger population was estimated at 2,603–3,346 individuals by 2018.
Lifespan: 8-10 years. Size: 7-10ft. Weight: 300-500lbs. Habitat: Tropical rainforest, marshes and tall grasses. Range: India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. Scientific Name: Panthera tigris tigris. The Bengal tiger, also known as the Indian Tiger, is the most common tiger and is a cultural icon.
The continental tiger is found on the Asian mainland. This subspecies comprises Bengal, Malayan, Indochinese, and Amur tiger populations. The Caspian tiger is extinct in the wild, while the South China tiger is believed to be functionally extinct. The continental tiger’s habitat extends across Asia, from the Russian Far East to mangrove ...
