The Siberian tiger lives in Asia, and belongs to the same genus as the leopard, lion and jaguar.
Its scientific name is Pathera tigris altaica.
The normal name is tiger, or Siberian tiger.

~The tiger is a solitary animal, males and females coming together only at mating time, to share a kill, or to drink and rest at watering holes in areas with limited water.

~The litter numbers one to six cubs, which stay with the mother into their second year. ~The diet is varied, ranging from deer and cattle to frogs and fish; carrion is also eaten. The Bengal tiger inhabits grassy or swampy areas and forests, where it is well camouflaged by its coloration. ~These beautiful animals are all endangered ~The very rare Siberian tiger measures 1.4 to 2.8 m (4.6 to 9.2 ft) long, not including the tail, which is 69 to 95 cm (27 to 37 in) in length, and weighs 180 to 306 kg (400 to 675 lb). ~It has thick yellow fur with dark stripes.

Curator: Beth Jewell, beth.jewell@fcps.edu