20 Pawesome Facts About The Largest Living Feline Species, The Ferocious and Mighty Cute Tiger

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    A tiger's legs are so powerful that they can remain standing even when deceased

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    They are the largest of all the big cats, weighing up to 300k (700 pounds)

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    If you look a tiger in the eyes he is less likely to attack.

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    Tigers are completely blind for the first week of their life. About half do not survive to adulthood.

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  • 05

    The white spot on the back of their ears is called an ocelli

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    Tigers have antiseptic saliva

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    Tiger's tongues make our tongues look pretty sad

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  • 08

    Tigers are solitary creatures

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    They're nicer than lions

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    Tigers have very diverse diets.

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    Tigers do not normally view humans as prey

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    A backhand from a tiger can kill you

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    Tigers have been known to imitate the call of other animals to successfully attract prey.

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  • 14

    Tigers have a brain that weighs over 300g.

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    Tigers are adept swimmers.

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    They have a wicked short term memory

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  • 17

    There were once nine subspecies of tigers: Now only 6 remain

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    There are a greater number of tigers in captivity in the US alone than there are wild tigers left on earth.

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    The white tiger has become even rarer in the wild due to trophy hunting or capture for the exotic pet trade

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    It has been estimated that all the last remaining subspecies of tigers could become extinct in the wild...

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