World of Tigers: From Rare Species to the Mighty Bengal Tiger
From the mighty Bengal, king of its domain, to the elusive Sumatran clinging to survival, tigers paint a diverse picture across Asia. Sadly, some stripes have faded, like the echoes of the Caspian tiger, reminding us of the fight to preserve these magnificent creatures.
King of the jungle, weighing 180-230 kg, with the highest population (2,500+) in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Amur's apex predator, weighing 250-300 kg and thriving in Eastern Russia, with a small population (570-620) possibly existing in Northeast China.
Elusive Southeast Asian shadow, weighing 150-190 kg, facing threats with only 130-180 remaining in Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand.
Critically endangered island treasure, weighing 130-200 kg, clinging on with a population of 400-500 in Sumatra.
Peninsula prowler, the smallest subspecies weighing 100-150 kg, with only 80-120 surviving in the Malay Peninsula.
Sadly extinct since the 1930s, weighing around 100 kg
Another tragic loss in the 1970s, weighing 100-140 kg.
Ghost of the steppe, extinct since the early 20th century, weight unknown.
Functionally extinct in the wild, weight unknown. Captive breeding programs offer a glimmer of hope for their future.