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Isabella 4/20/15 Pd. 5 __Siberian Tiger__

Although some may think that tigers are just big cats, they are much more interesting than that. There is a tiger that is very fascinating and it is called the Siberian Tiger. Another name for it is the Amur Tiger, but its scientific name is Auras Tigris. These are the largest cats in the world and they are located in eastern Russia. Siberian Tigers live near humans and interact with them. They are known for their power and strength, but this species is endangered. This is because they are preyed on by lions. There are only about 400 to 500 Siberian Tigers still living in the wild. Tigers are carnivores and will always eat meat. As you can see, Siberian Tigers are very powerful hunters. __** Description **__ A tiger like this, can get up to 12 feet and can weigh up to 900 pounds. Siberian Tigers can eat up to 100 pounds in one night. Also, they can live up to 18-25 years. This tiger's fur can grow up to 4 inches. While hunting, they will stalk their prey and then pounce on them. After they have killed the animal, this tiger drags their prey to an isolated spot to eat it. They hunt mainly at night, but they don't have good vision, so they rely on smell. To eat their prey, they have big sharp teeth and big sharp claws. The animals they prey on are elk, wild boars, and many other animals. To get to their prey, these tigers have to travel many miles. They often get sick, so they can't hunt a lot. When it comes to hunting, they will never enter another tiger's territory.
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__** Fun Facts **__ Some parts of their body is used in traditional Chinese medicine. Females can have litters of two to six cubs. They start hunting at 12 months old. Their fur will lose color in harsher cold climates to blend in with snowy habitat. No two tigers have the exact same stripes. Hunters kill them for the thrill. <range type="comment" id="553495460_4">They love water.</range id="553495460_4">

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