Tiger in the wild | Kabini National park | Karnataka |

These photos are taken by my father in an safari at Kabini National Park , Karnataka , India . 

Tiger

The tiger is the largest extent cat species and a member of the genus Panthera . It is most recognizable for it's dark vertical stripes on orange-brown fur with a lighter underside . It is an apex predator , primarily preying on ungulates such as deer and wild boar . It is territorial and generally a solitary but social predator , requiring large contiguous areas of habitat , which support its requirements for prey and rearing of its offspring . Tiger cubs stay with their mother for about two years , before they become independent and leave their mother's home range to establish their own .  

The tiger is among the most recognizable and popular of the world's charismatic megafauna . It featured prominently in ancient mythology and folklore and continues to be depicted in modern films and literature , appearing on many flags , coats of arms and as mascots for sporting teams . The tiger is the national animal of India , Bangladesh , Malaysia and South Korea .

*Three interesting fact about tiger

1. Tigers are the largest  amongst other wild cats ...

2. A punch from a tiger may kill you ...

3. Tigers love to swim and play in the water ...

*Can any animal kill a tiger ?

Predators that can take on a big tiger in a head-on fight : Big , male brown bears , polar bears and large crocodiles ... that's it really (and they can't catch a fleeing tiger) . Animals in a pack : Spotted hyenas , lions (obviously) & sometimes wolves , dholes and similar .

*How long do the tigers live ?

The average lifespan of a tiger in the wild is about 11 years . In captivity their lifespan is about 20 to 25 years .

* Are tigers loyal ?

Tigers are solitary animals and are fiercely territorial . Unlike lions they do not live in social group .

*How bid is a tiger ?

Male : 90 - 310 kg

Adult

Female : 65 - 170 kg

Adult