Amur Tiger
In the wild
Scientific name: Panthera tigris altaica
Status: Classified as Critically Endangered
Distribution: North Korea, North East China and Amur – Ussuri region in far East Russia
Type: Mammal
Diet: Carnivore
At Marwell Wildlife
Tigers are fed once a day, 5 days a week on a diet of meat. Twice a week they have a starve day. This is because in the wild they are known to gorge themselves when prey is caught and may not have the chance to eat again until the next big kill.
Our tigers are not breeding at the moment although our current pair have had 3 cubs.
About Amur Tigers
Tigers are predominately solitary creatures and each individual or family unit will have its own territory.
Tigers are 'stalk and ambush' predators and their stripy coat provides effective camouflage in tall grass and forests. Hunting mainly occurs at night and the principal prey consists of deer and wild pigs, although tigers prey on a variety of other animals. Unlike other species of cats, tigers are competent swimmers; they will readily enter the water, and can be found lying half submerged in streams and lakes in the mid-day sun.
Today, tigers have two main threats, poaching and habitat destruction. They are poached mainly to satisfy the demand for Traditional Chinese medical products. Habitat destruction is largely the result of increased demand for land as the human population grows.
Adopt an Amur Tiger from £50.00
Our General Adoption scheme includes all this:
- A special Adoption Certificate
- Recognition at your adopted animal's home
- A photo of an Amur Tiger
- A day pass to Marwell Wildlife
- An annual subscription to Marwell News
- Amur Tiger fact sheet
- Presentation folder
- Access to online Adopters Zone
- Car sticker
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