- Tigers are the largest cat species in the world and the third-largest carnivore on land--only polar and brown bears are larger.
- An adult Amur or Siberian tiger (the largest subspecies) can weigh up to 660 pounds.
- The Sumatran tiger is the smallest, with males only weighing up to 310 pounds. Females generally weigh less than males in all subspecies.
- Tigers are the only cat species that are completely striped. They even have stripes on their skin.
- Stripe density varies by subspecies. The stripes on a Sumatran tiger are closer together than those on any other subspecies.
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