The function of the white markings is probably a combination of both ideas. They have thick fur that varies in color, but is generally a burnished orange with vertical black stripes. They are also the largest of the 'Big Cats'. Go behind-the-scenes to see how our trainers care for and interact with these amazing animals, and get up close with some finned, flippered, or feathered friends. The head, body, and limbs have black stripes, and the tail has black rings. The claws allow a tiger to climb and grasp things. Black or melanistic colored tigers have been reported but further research is required before assessing whether these sightings were of true melanistic tigers or darker versions of the orange tiger (with few large broad dark stripes). Tigers have rusty-reddish to brown-rusty coats, a fair (whitish) medial and ventral area and stripes that vary from brown or hay to pure black. The process of converting meat to protein (needed for energy) is significantly less complicated in carnivores than it is to convert grass to protein as some herbivores require. The ligaments are in a relaxed position when the claws are retracted thereby expending no musculature effort. The body is very muscular, with less bone mass than other animals of comparable size. White tigers are a sub-species of Bengal tigers and not albino or their own species like many people think. Come with us on an unforgettable journey behind the scenes during a SeaWorld or Busch Gardens Camp. A tiger is solitary in nature, marking out its territory and defending it from other tigers. Adult male Sumatran tigers (Panthera tigris sumatrae) may weigh up to 120 kg (265 lbs.) This is also responsible for the grace of movement we associate with members of the cat family. The skull of the tiger is stout and rounded in shape which provides more support for their powerful jaws. There’s also a distinct dark striping pattern on its hair and skin. Many tigers possess stripes on their face, sides, legs and stomach. However, the female of the species is significantly lesser than the males or in other words, almost half their weight at around 180 kilos. In the wild if a tiger’s teeth are too worn down and become useless, he could die from starvation. The bones of the tiger's front legs are strong and dense to support the large musculature needed to take down large prey. The hair of the tiger provides camouflage, warmth and protection for them. This characteristic enables them to attain greater stride lengths because the smaller clavicle allows for a wider, unrestricted range of movement of the scapula (shoulder blade) whe… The male adult Bengal tiger found in northern India can weigh up to 480 pounds (218kgs) and measure just less than 11 feet (3.4m). This characteristic enables them to attain greater stride lengths because the smaller clavicle allows for a wider, unrestricted range of movement of the scapula (shoulder blade) when running. So are we! and measure about 2.8 m (9ft) in length. It is the largest member of the Carcharhinidae family, commonly referred to … in the wild – and even more in zoos! Adult male Amur tigers (Panthera tigris altaica) may weigh up to 300 kg. Tigers make great leaders and will stand up and fight for what they believe in. The underfur traps air which insulates the tiger's body thereby keeping it warm. The tiger scratches its claws against trees to sharpen them. Sorry to say this, but Tiger is not an athelte. and measure about 2.9 m (9.5 ft) in length. The size of a tiger depends on the subspecies and the geographical location of its habitat. The tiger's tongue is covered with numerous small, sharp, rear-facing projections called papillae. A tiger’s strength and muscular structure gives her the ability to swim, run and capture prey. Siberian tigers differ from other tigers because they have fewer, paler stripes, and they also have manes. They range across Asia from Russia all the way to the Sumatra and Indochina. Taken with tigers? The big cat's tail is three feet long. The tiger has a characteristic coat pattern. One of the distinctive features that is prominent among them is a pattern of dark vertical stripes that overlays near-white to reddish-orange fur, with lighter underparts. The canines can grow up to 3 inches (7.6cm) in length and are used to sever the prey’s neck. This prominently displays the distinctive white markings. Tigers have fewer teeth than other carnivores such as dogs (42 teeth) with only 30 teeth. Add some wrinkled skin, and he looks like a 90 year old woman with spaghetti muscles. Female tigers average smaller with a total length between 7.1 and 8.5 feet. However, the claws' curvature, the tiger's size and weight is a great hindrance in climbing down from trees. Females are slightly smaller with an average weight of 140 kg (300 lbs.) The lion is a member of the cat family, and shares many common traits of this family. An adult tiger’s tail can grow up to 3.3 feet (1m) in length. Weight: The male amur tiger can weigh around 320 kilos. and measure about 2.2 m (7 ft) in length. and 2.5 m (8 ft) in length. It is 11 feet long (3.3m) with a tail of 3 ft. (1m) Female Siberian Tigers weigh up to 400 lbs. There are two ideas as to the function of these eyespots. The tiger has good survival skills with strong eyesight. Scientifically, known as Panthera Tigris, Tigers belong to the Felidae family and one of the four “big cats” in the Panthera genus. Scientists still have much to learn about these beautiful, critically endangered, solitary cats. Thanks to a muscular pair of legs, the tiger is a fast predator. The majority of tigers are tawny brown in color with dark stripes and whitish. Social Behavior. This is not, however, a pr… These teeth are referred to as milk teeth similar to humans' baby teeth. Charming and magnetic, many find the Tiger difficult to resist. An adult tiger can grow as long as 13 feet (4m) and weigh up to 650 pounds (296kgs). They have two types of hair--guard hair and underfur.