Tigers are the largest cat species in the world. Amur’s tigers (sometimes called Siberian tigers) are the biggest tigers, Sumatran tigers are the smallest of the tiger subspecies.

Generally, males vary in total length from 250 to 390 cm and weigh between 90 and 300 kg.

It is most recognizable for its dark vertical stripes on orange-brown fur with a lighter underside. It is an apex predator, primarily preying on ungulates such as deer and wild boar.

The Amur tiger (formerly known as the Siberian tiger) is found only in the mountain forests of eastern Russia, with a small population ranging across the border into China. This tiger subspecies is adapted to the region’s high latitude, harsh climate, and long winters.