Report on Tigers

The beginning of this book is telling about a tiger family made up of a mother and her two cubs. It follows the cubs growing up, as well as giving information about them. Once the cubs have grown, the book goes on to tell

Sumatran Tigers are listed on the critically endangered list with around 400-500 left in the world. The main reason Sumatran Tigers are on the verge of extinction is because is because of the loss of habitat. “As recently as 1978 the Sumatran Tiger more than 1,000 Sumatran Tigers lived on Sumatra, now there is around 400-500 Sumatran Tigers (Lee Poston).” The loss of habitat resulting in the deaths of tigers is due to the agricultural expansion in Sumatra. There are protection units that gather intelligence to stop poachers and remove their snares.

Tigers are amazing creatures that have gone through several evolutionary changes from the beginning of their species. A modern day tiger is most recognizable for their pattern of dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. The largest modern day tiger in record was eleven feet tall and weighed 387 pounds. In the terms of science tigers are under the classification of roaring tigers and the scientific name of a tiger is Panthera tigris. But in order to learn about about the evolutionary changes of the tigers of today; it is important to look at the the core definition of evolution itself and the history of the adaptations that lead to the modern tiger. The adaptation of various ancestors shaped the outcome

In “The Stripes Will Survive” it states “ In 1981, the American Zoo and Aquarium association (AZA) started the Species Survival Plan (SSP) to make sure that threatened and endangered species don't disappear. The members of the Tiger SSP teach the public about the plight of tigers and do research. They keep a computerized family tree of zoo tigers that helps match males and females for breeding.” This shows that the AZA is taking big steps to make sure that tigers survive and breed.

     Tiger cubs, at birth, are blind and cannot do anything for themselves. They only weigh about three or four pounds, and are cared after until they mature. After the age of two, tiger cubs go off and fend for themselves. An adult tiger weighs, on average, 420 pounds and can be nine feet long, and the adult female, 300 pounds and eight feet long, both with tails as long as three

To understand an animal more, you must first understand the history behind it. The evolution of Siberian tigers started when a fossil of Siberian tigers were found in China. It was two million years old. Even though the animals have different features that make them appear different, they are very much alike internally, including that in the distant past they had a common ancestor. For example, all tigers have characteristics such as; strip patterns,large paws, long claw, whiskers,sharp teeth, long tail, and strong hind legs. The tiger species may have common characteristics, but their

When Pi and Ravi’s father was telling them about staying away from tigers he said “Tigers are very dangerous. I want you to understand that you are never—under any circumstances—to touch a tiger, to pet a tiger, to put your hands through the bars of a cage, even to get close to a cage. Is that clear?” (37) This evidence indicates that

One day I was taking a hike in the Himalayan mountains and came upon a big wall of stone blocking the path. In the middle of the stone wall was a round little door with a key hanging on a hook beside it. Being cautious I crept up to the door and knocked. I don’t know who would have answered the door if someone had answered. I was puzzled and stuck to the spot thinking of what to do. I decided to walk back to my village way down below and come back tomorrow to see if the wall was still there. When I got home I ran straight to the town square to go to my father’s workshop. I told Papa all about my journey in the mountains. He warned me of animals that would take me away to the darkest corners and eat me up. Just then Tijana came running into the store. “There is a tiger in the rice fields!” he shouted. Every once in awhile the wild beasts from the jungle would come into the valley in which the village sat. Our bravest men would shoot arrows and protect us. When the creature went away or was dead we would celebrate, but that never

Today, contiguous distributions can be found throughout southern Asia, far east Russia, and the Sunda islands of Sumatra, and Java (figure 1). It is widely agreed that the evolutionary history and distribution of tigers and other fauna endemic to Asia is largely dominated by glacial cycles during the late Pleistocene epoch. An examination of environmental conditions during the late Pleistocene would assist in explaining the current distribution and the central point of origin of the species

Sabretooth Tigers are interesting animals they are carnivores and they went extinct in the tar pits along with Canis Lupis while hunting prey. A Sabretooth Tiger is in the family of the cats most closely related to lions and tigers. They are particularly known for their distinctive

The tiger is the first animal on the totem pole. The tiger symbolizes raw feelings and emotions, the ability to trust yourself, willpower, unpredictability in actions and feelings, and the courage to face problems. I posses these traits, because I am able to trust in myself and have the courage to face life's hardest problems. I am able

The tasmanian tiger is one of the most fabled animals out there. Once widely spread throughout Australia, the creature then disappeared everywhere except Tasmania. While it had a heinous appearance, these tigers were shy and quiet, normally mute. Some had such a nervous temperament, they died from shock when captured. Yet, always avoiding any contact with humans.

Also a lioness is always the leader of the pride. Female lions usually stay in a pride for their whole life while male lions stay in a pride for 2-4 years. In the pride there are 2 male adults usually and the rest females. In the pride all the females are related to each

It’s hard to believe that white tigers are almost extinct. You’ll soon discover why they are so rare. Most people agree that these tigers are magnificent however, one of the reasons why they are so rare is because people kill them.

1. From reading this summary of tiger ecology, what aspects of the tiger’s environment need to be recreated in a zoo environment?