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Zoo Tigers
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest of the four "big cats". They are territorial and generally solitary animals, often requiring large contiguous areas of habitat that support their prey demands.
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1966 Zoo Tigers

The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus Panthera. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange-brown fur with a lighter underside.[from wikipedia]

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1970 Zoo Tigers

[The tiger] 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.[from wikipedia]

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2006 Zoo Tigers

The tiger is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. As of 2015, the global wild tiger population was estimated to number between 3,062 and 3,948 mature individuals, with most of the populations living in small isolated pockets.[from wikipedia]

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2021 Zoo Tiger, Wildlife Safari, Winston, Oregon

The tiger is among the most recognizable and popular of the world's charismatic megafauna. It featured prominently in the ancient mythology and folklore of cultures throughout its historic range, and continues to be depicted in modern films and literature, appearing on many flags, coats of arms and as mascots for sporting teams.[from wikipedia]


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