TIGER FUN FACTS:

Tigers are the largest wild cat species.

Tiger stripes are also found on their skin. Similar to human fingerprints, the unique pattern of stripes on tigers acts like their identity. Even if you shave off the fur of Tigers, you would still see the stripes.

Tigers can sprint at over 30 mph.

Tigers urine smells like buttered popcorn.

A group of tigers are called an ambush or streak.

Unlike domestic cats, tigers love to swim and play in the water.

Tigers are nocturnal animals. They prefer to hunt at night.

Tigers rarely roar and are humble towards their group. Often it is seen in the wild that male tigers allow the female and cubs to eat first.

ENDANGERED SPECIES: Sadly, tigers are on the brink of extinction. Just over a century ago, 100,000 wild tigers roamed across Asia. Today, fewer than 3,900 live in a mere 4% of their historic range. The largest tiger population can now be found in India, home to half of all remaining wild tigers. Much of this decline has occurred in the past decade. People & tigers increasingly compete for space, due to human activity & development.

To the sanctuaries & orgs around the world working to protect & conserve these gorgeous beings, keep it up!

Info from WWF & Ranthambore National Park in India.