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B engal T iger. By: Chip Stevens. Classification and Description. Panthera tigris tigris Feline 720 lbs.; 6ft long, 3ft tail Orange, brown; black stripes. Biome. India Dense forests and swamplands 20 square miles Moves for food. Life Cycle. 2 – 4 young Licks babies to clean
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Bengal Tiger By: Chip Stevens
Classification and Description • Pantheratigristigris • Feline • 720 lbs.; 6ft long, 3ft tail • Orange, brown; black stripes
Biome • India • Dense forests and swamplands • 20 square miles • Moves for food
Life Cycle • 2 – 4 young • Licks babies to clean • Carnivore – to deer, bull, gazelle • Lives 18 years
Adaptations • Soft pads • Canine teeth • White spots on ears • Nocturnal
Reasons for Endangered Status • Poachers and hunters • Kill fur, sport • Homes destroyed • medicine
Conservation • 100,000 to 5,000 • World Wildlife Federation • Stop trafficking • Educate people & write to congress
Fun Facts • Endangered since 1969 • Roar heard 2 miles • Streams-cool off • Purr means happy