The tiger is the largest extant cat species and a member of the genus Panthera. Its scientific name is Panthera tigris. Tigers are native to the forested regions of Asia. There are six known tiger subspecies:
Bengal Tiger
The most common subspecies, found in the Sundarbans of Bangladesh and India, and in the Terai region of Nepal and Bhutan.
Indochinese Tiger
Found in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Myanmar.
Malayan Tiger
Found in peninsular Malaysia.
Siberian Tiger
Found in the taiga forests of the Russian Far East, China, and North Korea.
South China Tiger
Found in the mountains of southern China.
Sumatran Tiger
Found in the forests of Sumatra, Indonesia.
Tigers typically inhabit dense forests and grasslands, but they can also be found in swamps and mangrove forests. They prefer areas with abundant water and prey, such as deer, wild boar, and antelope. Tigers are solitary animals and typically hunt alone.