Le tigre du Bengale (Panthera tigris tigris) est originaire d'Inde, du Bangladesh, du Népal, du Bhoutan et de l'ouest de la Chine. Il peut vivre dans tout type d'environnement, dont les prairies, les forêts et les mangroves. Il chasse de grandes proies, notamment des ongulés (chèvres, cerfs ou vaches). Le tigre du Bengale est reconnaissable à son pelage orange vif rayé de brun ou de noir, ainsi qu'à sa tête imposante, à ses pattes musclées et à ses grands crocs.
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Panthera tigris tigris
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Animal Facts
Tigers have the largest teeth of any cat species, with canines up to 90mm in length.
Bengal tigers enjoy swimming and are very good swimmers.
Mangrove forest workers have started wearing masks on the back of their heads to deter tigers from attacking them, as Bengal tigers only attack from behind and believe they are being watched when masks are worn.
The urine of tigers smells like buttered popcorn due to containing the same aroma compound.