Bengal Tiger

The Bengal Tiger or Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) is a subspecies of tiger found through the rainforests and grasslands of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, China, India and Nepal. It is the largest living member of the Felidae family. Its fur is orange-brown with black stripes. Male Bengal Tigers are up to 10 ft (3 m) long. Females are up to 9 ft (2.7 m) long. They hunt deer, pigs, antelopes, cattle, young elephants, and buffalo. The Bengal Tiger is now strictly protected.

Bengal Tiger

See also: Tiger -- Königstiger

External Links

• Bengal Tiger (http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/3785/bengaltiger)
• Bengal Tiger (http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/tiger/Bengaltigerprintout.shtml)
• The Royal Bengal Tiger (http://www.bangalinet.com/bengaltiger.htm)