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2 days ago · The tiger ( Panthera tigris) is a member of the genus Panthera and the largest living cat species native to Asia. It has a powerful, muscular body with a large head and paws, a long tail and orange fur with black, mostly vertical stripes.
4 days ago · Learn about the tiger, the largest cat and a famous apex predator in Asia. Find out its characteristics, distribution, diet, behavior, and conservation status.
3 days ago · Smilodon is a genus of felids belonging to the extinct subfamily Machairodontinae. It is one of the best known saber-toothed predators and prehistoric mammals. Although commonly known as the saber-toothed tiger, it was not closely related to the tiger or other modern cats.
Jun 25, 2024 · Tiger claws are very long. Tigers have strong, powerful paws with claws that could grow up to 12 cm long. Next to their strong teeth, tiger claws serve as their main defense mechanisms.
Jun 26, 2024 · However, the claws of a Siberian tiger belong in another class of sharpness. Their retractable claws can grow up to 4 inches long and are ridiculously sharp. They possess a wicked curve that allows the tiger to latch onto its prey and prevent any possibility or escape.
3 days ago · The cheetah was first described in the late 18th century. Four subspecies are recognised today that are native to Africa and central Iran. An African subspecies was introduced to India in 2022. It is now distributed mainly in small, fragmented populations in northwestern, eastern and southern Africa and central Iran.
Jun 19, 2024 · Tigers are powerful and agile predators, but grizzly bears are larger, weighing up to 800 pounds, and possess immense strength and thick fur for protection. Depending on their environment, a tiger may win.
