Also known as Amur Tiger Largest tiger subspecies out of 5 World’s largest cat

Lives in eastern Russia’s coniferous and birch forests Some found in China & North Korea Warm summers Cold winters

Severely affected by the Russian Civil War in 1930’s Declared endangered in 1959, awarded protection Endangered species list listed them as endangered in 1970 Started working on the Siberian Tiger Project in 1992

Only about 400 living in the wild now & 400 more in captivity Poaching & Deforestation Chinese use for medicine Trophies

Carnivore- Predator Size- about 9-10 feet Weight lbs Can eat up to 60lbs but usually 20lb

Solitary Animals Live in dens Start breeding at 3 years old Birth once every two years Litter of 2-6 cubs Hunt on their own at 18 months Leave den at 2-3 years Live about 20 years in captivity, only half of that in the wild.

Try to get people to quit wearing fur coats Protect of habitat but losses of habitat are still continuing Stronger logging and hunting laws Raising public awareness Siberian Tiger Effort The WWF- World Wildlife Fund IFAW- International Fund for Animal Welfare

What’s its size? What’s its weight? How many are left? Where are they located? What is something they eat?

About 9-10ft Around lbs in the wild Russia, China, North Korea, Coniferous or Birch Forests Deer, Boar, Fish

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