Big Cat Facts: The 6 Subspecies of Tiger
The magnificent Bengal Tiger is the one most often observed on a Tiger tour, but there are 5 other extant subspecies and 3 extinct ones.
(firmenpresse) - The intriguing and mysterious Panthera tigris is an animal that inspires both fear and fascination. But despite its status as an apex predator it remains one of the most endangered species on the planet
There are six extant subspecies of Tiger and three that are unfortunately already extinct.
Bengal (P. tigris tigris): The most populous of all the subspecies, found in Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and India, is the magnificent Bengal. It can be sighted on a Tiger tour to the Indian subcontinent. It prefers a habitat of forests and grasslands but is also sometimes found in semi-desert regions. Despite its numbers being greater than all the other subspecies, it is nevertheless considered endangered, with an estimated 2,500-4,000 left in the wild.
Sumatran (P. tigris sumatrae): Classified as critically endangered, it is found only on the Indonesian island from which it takes its name. Its coat is darker than usual and its broad, often doubled stripes extend down to its legs as well. While protected by law, its numbers are still falling due to hunting for body parts.
Siberian (P. tigris altaica): This is the largest of all the subspecies, with adult males measuring up to 3.3m and 300kg. Distributed primarily in the far east of Russia and northeast China, they have pale orange fur with a white chest, underbelly and ruff, and lighter brown stripes than normal.
Malayan (P. tigris jacksoni): Previously considered part of the Indochinese subspecies, based on genetic analysis it was given its own classification in 2004. It is found in the subtropical rainforests of the Malayan Peninsular and is slightly smaller in stature than its counterpart.
South China (P. tigris amoyensis): Labelled as critically endangered, it is considered functionally extinct in the wild
Indochinese (P. tigris corbetti): Tending to prefer the remote, mountainous terrain of Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Burma and Cambodia, ironically, it is no longer extant in China. Because of its chosen habitat, not much is known about the remaining populations in the wild. They are lighter in colouring and smaller than the Bengal, but adult males can still reach up to three metres.
Extinct Subspecies
There are also three extinct subspecies: the Javan, which was last recorded in the early 1980s; the Caspian, which died out in the 1970s; and the Bali Tiger, which disappeared in the 1940s.
Consideration and Conservation
In order for the remaining numbers of this magnificent animal to survive and thrive once again, itf its future.
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Marissa Ellis-Snow is a freelance nature writer with a special interest in Tiger watching. As a passionate lover of wildlife, Marissa chooses the expert-led Tiger tour itineraries organised by Naturetrek, which have brought her unforgettable sightings of a wide range of species in some of the most spectacular regions on Earth.
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