1. Tiger is the biggest living cat
Tiger is the largest cat species. In the tiger subspecies, the Siberian tiger (also called Amur tiger) is considered the biggest. But, in the wild, some Bengal tigers have proven to be larger than any recorded Siberian tiger. According to the Guinness Book of World Records names the male Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica ) as the biggest cat in overall.
2. Tigers are very good swimmers
Unlike many felids, tigers are strong swimmers. They often deliberately bathe in ponds, lakes, and rivers. They have been seen crossing rivers up to 7 km (4.3 mi) across and swimming up to 29 km (18 mi) in a day.
3. Their hind legs are really strong
The hind legs of tigers are extremely powerful. A fully-grown tiger can leap over 8 meters (26 feet) and jump up to 5 meters (16 feet) vertically. See the famous video below which a tiger attacks a man who riding an elephant in India.
4. The origin of “Tiger” name
The word panther derives from classical Latin panthera, itself from the ancient Greek panther. The Greek pan-, meaning “all”, and their, meaning “prey” bears the meaning of “predator of all animals”.
5. They have the biggest canines in cats
Tiger canines are the longest among living felids with a crown height of up to 90 mm (3.5 in).
6. They eat a lot
An adult tiger can go for up to two weeks without eating. Then consume anywhere from 15-40 kg (33-88 pounds) of meat at one sitting. In captivity, adult tigers are fed 3 to 6 kg (6.6 to 13.2 lb) of meat a day.
7. They have a loud roar
A tiger’s roar can be heard at up to 3 km (1.9 mi) away.
8. They sleep a lot
Like all cats, tigers sleep a lot – up to 18 hours in a day
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