孟加拉虎 (Panthera tigris tigris) 原生于印度、孟加拉、尼泊尔、不丹和中国西部。它们可在各种环境中生活，包括草原、森林和红树林，而且会猎杀大型猎物，例如山羊、鹿和牛等偶蹄类动物 (统称为有蹄类动物)。孟加拉虎的特色为鲜明的橙色毛皮和棕色或黑色的条纹，还有它们硕大的头部、肌肉发达的四肢和锐利的大牙。
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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.