The Bengal Tiger
Found mostly in India and Bangladesh, the Bengal tiger lives in the hot desert, as well as the wet and cool grasslands. Full grown Bengal tigers can weigh anywhere between 400 to 500 pounds. Their tails are longer and their heads larger than other species. The Bengal tiger is an excellent hunter, preying mostly on deer, antelope, hogs, and buffalo. When these are scarce, they turn to monkeys, birds, and other small prey for food.
The Siberian Tiger
The Siberian Tiger is the largest of the different tiger species. As its name would suggest, Siberian Tigers can be found in Siberia, their only remaining natural habitat. Siberian tigers can grow up to eleven feet long, weighing about 650 pounds. They are extremely fast and powerful, making them strong hunters. However, it also makes them a much sought-after trophy for ambitions hunters.
The Sumatran Tiger
Found in the area of Sumatra, these tigers are smaller than the other species, as full-grown males only weigh 300 pounds and grow up to 8 feet in length. The Sumatran Tiger’s stripes are closer together, as well as the hair on their neck and face, allowing them to blend in more easily with the high grass of their habitat. Since the webbing between their toes makes them skilled swimmers, one of the Sumatran Tiger’s preferred chase tactics is to drive their prey into the water.
The Malayan Tiger
The Malayan Tiger, the newest species to be identified, lives in the Malayan Penninsula. Like the Sumatran Tiger, this species is very small. Their main prey is deer and livestock. Their consumption of livestock makes them a more targeted species among humans living in the area.
The Indochinese Tiger
Found in areas of Vietnam, Thailand, China, and Cambodia, the Indochinese Tiger has a darker orange coloring. They grow to be 10 feet in length and weigh about 300 to 400 pounds. They prefer living in isolated areas in the mountains.
The South Chinese Tiger
The South Chinese tiger has a vibrant orange color, with areas of white on the face and belly. It is one of the smallest types of tiger, growing about 8 feet long, because of the smaller types of prey it consumes. This prey consists mostly of livestock, which, like the Malayan tiger, makes them a target for humans.
