Siberian Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica)

description of the animal

Appearance

The Siberian tiger is the largest subspecies of tiger, with a thick coat of bright russet fur marked with dark stripes. They have a heavily muscled body, large head, and powerful limbs.

Distribution

They are primarily found in the Russian Far East, northeastern China, and possibly North Korea.

Habitat

Siberian tigers inhabit dense forests and mountainous regions, preferring areas with dense cover and access to water.

Behavior

These tigers are solitary and territorial animals. They are apex predators, primarily hunting large ungulates.

Diet

Their diet consists mainly of deer, wild boar, and elk. They are known to travel extensive distances to hunt.

Reproduction

Females give birth to two to six cubs after a gestation period of about 3-3.5 months.

Threats

Threats include poaching, habitat loss due to logging, and human-wildlife conflict.