Siberian Tiger
Panthera Tigris Altaica
What Are Siberian Tigers?
Habitat
80% of siberian tigers live in the woodlands of the Primonski Krai region of (eastern) Russia. Siberian tigers can also be found in northeast China and northern Korea. They live in areas of more than 4000 square miles. If needed, these tigers might migrate hundreds of miles to find food. Territory sizes depend on the amount of food available. Territory sizes range from 10-30 square miles. Siberian tigers will usually live in a den or cave.(wiki)
Adaptations
Siberian tigers have many adaptations that help them thrive. These tigers have long front legs, a flexible backbone, and retractable, sharp claws. Siberian tigers can reach speeds up to 50 mph. Siberian tigers do not hibernate or migrate. When hunting, siberian tigers use their orange and black stripes to camouflage itself when hunting.(NG)
Food
Adult siberian tigers must eat up to 9kg of food to survive, although they can eat up to 50kg of food. A siberian tiger's favorite foods include elk, deer, wild boar, lynx, and bear. It can also eat fish, rabbits, and small rodents when food is scarce. Siberian tigers will hunt anywhere that there is food and will sometimes resort to livestock if it can't find any other food. These tigers can reach speeds of up to 50 mph for short distances. Unfortunately, only one out of ten hunts are successful. The siberian tiger's only predator is the humans.(wiki)
Reproduction
A female siberian tiger usually gives birth to 2-3 cubs in one litter. Cubs stay with their mother until they are 2-4 years old. During those years, the mother teaches her cubs how to survive. Siberian tigers can live up to 20 years but usually live for 15-17 years.(wiki)
Communication
A siberian tiger roars when taking down prey, signaling sexual receptivity, and calling to young. Siberian tigers also make a chuffing sound that sounds like a soft brr. This is used as a greeting.(SW)
Interesting Facts
The white tiger is not a species of tiger or a subspecies of tiger. Tigers with white fur were born with a rare mutation. It is still not known if a white siberian tiger exists. It is possible that siberian tigers could recieve the white tiger gene from an earlier mating with bengal tigers, who carry that gene. There have been however, several spottings of a white siberian tiger. Only DNA testings can prove whether or not the siberian tiger carries the genetic code for a white siberian tiger.(Blogspot)