Feline
The tiger is a powerful and colorful species of big cat. They are native to isolated areas
of Asia and east Russia. A tiger is solitary in nature, marking out its territory and defending
it from other tigers. In order for it to survive and thrive in its own habitat, the tiger has
powerful physical features. From razor-sharp teeth to muscular legs, he can catch prey and put up
a fight from potential poachers.
Tigers have hair all over their body to insulate, protect and camouflage themselves in their habitat.
They have two types of hair--guard hair and underfur. The guard hair is long in length and protects the skin.
The underfur is shorter and traps air in order to insulate. The color of the hair provides camouflage.
There’s also a distinct dark striping pattern on its hair and skin. Each tiger has its own individual pattern.
They are usually light orange to reddish in color. Some tigers whose both parents have a mutated gene can be white in color with brown stripes.
An adult tiger’s tail can grow up to 3.3 feet (1m) in length. It also uses its tail to communicate. If he is relaxed,
then the tail hangs loosely. If he is feeling aggressive, he’ll move the tail quickly from side to side. Alternatively,
he’ll hold it low and twitch it every once in a while.