What is the scientific name of the tiger species?
The scientific name of the tiger is Panthera tigris. Carl Linnaeus originally described the species as Felis tigris in 1758, but Reginald Innes Pocock reclassified it into the genus Panthera in 1929.
Questions about Tiger
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was the tiger listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List?
The tiger has been listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 1986. Global tiger populations declined from an estimated 5,000 to 8,262 individuals in the late 1990s to 3,726 to 5,578 individuals as of 2022.
How many tiger subspecies were recognized by 2023?
By 2023, a study found validity for all nine recent subspecies of the tiger. These subspecies include the Bengal, Malayan, Indochinese, South China, Siberian, Caspian, Javan, Bali, and Sumatran tigers.
What is the maximum speed a tiger can sprint?
A tiger can sprint up to 65 kilometers per hour. The species is not a long-distance runner and will give up a chase if the prey outpaces it over a certain distance.
How many human deaths were caused by the Champawat Tiger?
The Champawat Tiger was responsible for over 430 human deaths in Nepal and India before she was shot by Jim Corbett. This tigress suffered from broken teeth and was unable to kill normal prey.
Which year did the tiger population become extinct in South China?
The tiger population is considered extinct in South China since 2001. Large-scale anti-pest campaigns in the early 1950s fragmented suitable habitats and led to the decline of the population.