Amur Tiger

scientific name

Panthera tigris altaica

size

Head to Tail Length. 6 -12'
Shoulder Height. 3'
Weight. males 300 - 675 lbs. " females 160 - 300 lbs.
largest living cat

characteristics

Adaptations/Coloration. 2 sides striping unalike
Claws. long " retractable " don't hinder running
Feet. heavily haired (aids silent stalking)
Forefeet. 5 digits
Fur. relatively long " thick (compared to other sub-species of tigers)
Hair. long on male's cheeks
Hindfeet. 4 digits
Vocalization. roars

behavior

Feeding. drags kill to hiding place " rests intermittently until carcass is devoured " finishes with great amount water
Hunting. anything they can overpower " depends on sight & hearing more than smell " stalks slow & silent until close enough for final spring " male solitary (except when courting) " moms with young
Swims. swims well " loves water
Territory. large " 30 sq. mi.

reproduction/life span

Life span. captivity maximum 15 yrs
Sexual Maturity. 3-4 yrs
Breeding. late Jan-Apr
Birth Interval. 2-4 yrs
Gestation. 92-113 days
Cubs. 2-4 " 3-4 lbs. each " kill independently 7 mos.

diet

carnivore
Wild. boar, deer, elk, fish, hare, & livestock
Zoo. Carnivore Diet, bones, enrichment treats, & vitamins

habitat/range

rocky mountain woodlands " SE Russia, N. Korea, Manchuria (cold forested areas), & Siberia " 3 reserves in Russia

status

US Endangered " CITES App I " SSP " studbook participant " Felid TAG " due to habitat loss (major factor) & encroachment of civilization " flesh & bones highly prized for food & medicinal purposes " fewer than 400 Amur Tigers exist in the wild

oregon zoo exhibit

Felines

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