1. The incredible
tigers
By Molly L
Introduction
This document is about tigers and their incredible lives in the wild.
I will tell you about their prey and predators, physical
description and other fascinating facts.
My research questions
My research questions are:
-what are some beliefs about the use of tiger body parts?
-is deforestation a threat to tigers?

2. A tigers menu
Tigers eat meat, which means they are carnivores. Meat is more
concentrated in protein and fat than vegetation so tigers usually
don’t have to hunt every day. One kill can last up to three days.
They are successful hunters because of their coats, which are
practically indistinguishable in the forests that are their homes.
This is because the sunlight seeping through the leaves makes the
forest floor look like the orange, black and yellow pelt of a tiger.
Where do tigers live?
Different types of tigers live in
different environments and climates.
Tigers that live in cold climates have
longer fur to keep warm. They are
larger and there fur is paler, to serve
as a better camouflage in the snow or
other cold condition.
Tigers from warmer climates are the
opposite (smaller, darker and shorter
fur). Tigers live in China, Thailand,
Vietnam, Bangladesh, India,
Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, and
Cambodia.

3. Different types of tigers
Here is a graph of the different types of tigers, how many
there are and there extinction status
Species Status Number alive
Bengal Endangered 2000
Bali Extinct Last seen in the 1930’s
Indochinese Endangered 1200
Javan Extinct Last seen in the 1980’s
Malayan Endangered 800
Amur Endangered 600
Sumatran Endangered 500
South China Endangered Less than 50
Caspian Extinct Last seen in the 1970’s
Physical description
Tigers are the largest cat in the world. The biggest
subspecies of tigers is the Siberian tiger. A male tiger
weighs approximately 226 kilograms and the female can
reach 136 kg. The length of a male can reach 3.05 meters in
height, and the female 2.44 meters. A tiger’s average height
is 90 cm. all the tigers have sharp claws and teeth.

4. A tiger’s enemy
The tiger’s main enemy is the
human race. However, big
buffalo bears and elephants
are also threats. Humans have
poisoned, trapped and
heavily hunted tigers to
eliminate the threat they
caused to livestock. But
tigers only caused a threat because humans destroyed their
forests (deforestation) for farming and industrial uses.
A tiger’s defence
Tigers defend themselves using their claws and teeth. This
protects them other animals. The fact that they are excellent
swimmers saves them from hazards like floods and
bushfires. Tigers are cautious animals; they do not attack
larger than themselves unless they are provoked, attacked or
starving.

5. Beliefs about tiger body parts
Superstition has always surrounded tigers for years. In
Malaysia the whiskers are a dreadful poison. Necklets of
claws are protecting children from the “evil eye” in some
countries. Many body parts are prized medicines like the
bones, fat and liver. Tiger parts are also used to aid
childbirth in Pakistan and India, and are a powerful
aphrodisiac in Indonesia.

6. Deforestation is a threat to tigers
Deforestation affects tigers because
it destroys their natural habitats.
Also, it chases away or kills the
tiger’s food source; like deer and
other such animals. This is
happening because farmers and
industries want more land.

7. References
Books
• Malcolm penny, M (1988 ) Endangered animals,
Wayland, England (2009 ) 500 facts, Animals, Miles
Kelly, Essex, Belinda Gallagher, B
• Jenni Bruce, Karen McGhee, Luba Vangelove,
Richard Voght ( 2008 ) Encyclopedia of Animals, a
Complete Visual Guide, Sydney, Weldon Owen PTY
LTD
Websites
• Kyla Hume, Kyle Kacsmarik, Neil Laidlaw, Megan
Lutz, and Rebecca Singleton (no date) Endangered
Wildlife: tiger; 11/08/12. www.
Edu.pe.ca/southernkings/tiger.htm#top
• No names (no date) Buzzle.com, 16/08/12.
www.buzzle.com/articles/why-are-the-tigers-
endangered.html