What is the Meaning & Definition of Tiger

The Tiger is a carnivorous mammal belonging to the subfamily of the panterinos, which in turn are part of the genus panthera. It has a prominent port because it measures approximately 1,80 m., excluding its tail which usually reach the meter long.
Case is that it is considered the largest planet feline. Its yellow with black stripes, both on the back and tail, and white belly, is without a doubt her most distinctive physical feature.
As often happens with the panterinos, the Tiger is an animal that has an important muscle strength, great speed and a tremendous ability to jump.
Like the Tiger live in solitude and stands out as a good feline for its territoriality, i.e., for the defence of this condition. You can dwell in forests, but also in more open areas such as sheets, and their main food are smaller as the so-called species ungulado animals.
Females are smaller than males and in regards to the territory covering males monopolize major extensions in relation to females.
Another distinguishing characteristic that derives from its condition of feline is its ability to see certain colors. Also his vision during night turns out to be very sharp specular membrane in your retina.
Like other cats like the jaguar, Lion, Leopard, Tiger can roar, meanwhile, this particular sound that humans cause panic, may refer communication with other peers, proclamation of territory or the competition for a female.
It is also good in the water and this allows you to plunge into it for the pursuit of prey.
There are six subspecies of Tiger: Tiger in the South of China, Amur tiger, Sumatran tiger, Malayan Tiger, Indochinese Tiger and Bengal tiger, which turns out to be the most numerous since this subspecies is 80% of the Tigers living in the world.
It should be noted is that the Tiger is a species in danger of extinction and today mostly live in captivity.
In the India and Bangladesh Tiger has a huge national consideration and it is the national animal.