1. Bengal Tiger By: Chip Stevens

2. Classification and Description Panthera tigris tigris Feline 720 lbs.; 6ft long, 3ft tail Orange, brown; black stripes

3. Biome India Dense forests and swamplands 20 square miles Moves for food

4. Life Cycle 2 – 4 young Licks babies to clean Carnivore – to deer, bull, gazelle Lives 18 years

5. Adaptations Soft pads Canine teeth White spots on ears Nocturnal

6. Reasons for Endangered Status Poachers and hunters Kill fur, sport Homes destroyed medicine

7. Conservation 100,000 to 5,000 World Wildlife Federation Stop trafficking Educate people & write to congress

8. Fun Facts Endangered since 1969 Roar heard 2 miles Streams-cool off Purr means happy