1. Tigers are the largest felines in the world. (I always thought it was a lion, but I was wrong.)
2. Tigers can be up to 11 feet long and weigh up to 660 pounds.
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4. Tigers hunt alone and at night.
5. A tiger can run up to 40 miles per hour.
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7. Ligers are real! It's a cross between a lion and a tiger.
8. More tigers exist as pets than are in the wild.
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10. Tigers are the largest meat-eating animals on Earth.
11. Tigers that live in humid areas are usually smaller than those that live in cold climates.
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13. Tigers mark their territory by scratching or peeing on things, kind of like domesticated cats and dogs.
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all tigers are so beautiful
ReplyDelete#8 is a sad fact, but at least I guess it could ensure their continued existence in a world we're apparently intent on destroying.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful animals. Thanks for sharing.
I once spent a while at a county fair watching a group of tigers play in the water. I then watched them pee on everything.
ReplyDeleteFascinating. I didn't realize tigers could get so big. Great facts for TT!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful 13 on a amazing animal, so very threatened. Habitat destruction is terrible, and their beautiful pelts are still sought. Black markets are dreadful.
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