Female Bengal tiger walking
The tiger is the largest wild cat species on Earth and one of the most iconic predators in nature. Tigers are solitary hunters with striking orange coats patterned with black stripes — no two tigers have the same stripe pattern. As the national animal of India, the Bengal tiger is the most numerous subspecies, yet the species as a whole remains Endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.
Average Length
3.3 m
Average Weight
220 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Top Speed
65 km/h
WildAtlas insight
High elusiveness
This species is naturally difficult to observe in the wild, even where it is known to occur.
Why this grade?
These are some of the biological and behavioral factors, among others, that WildAtlas considers when deriving this species level grade.
- Animal group
- Mammal
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Activity
- Nocturnal
- Social behavior
- Solitary
This proprietary WildAtlas grade describes the animal in general and stays the same across parks. It is separate from park level insights, which depend on local conditions and data.
Quick Facts
Tigers are the largest wild cat species in the world.
No two tigers have the same stripe pattern.
Tigers are excellent swimmers and often cool off in pools and streams.
Habitat & Range
Habitats
Regions
Behavior & Reproduction
Activity Pattern
Nocturnal
Social Structure
Solitary
Gestation Period
103 days
Litter Size
3
Predators
Humans
Found in Parks
Where should you look for tiger? Explore each park's biome, habitat, and local conditions. Population, density, and sighting trends will shape future park specific insights.
Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve
Karnataka
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Jim Corbett National Park
Uttarakhand
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Ranthambore National Park
Rajasthan
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Sundarbans National Park
West Bengal
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Kanha National Park
Madhya Pradesh
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Pench National Park
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
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Mudumalai National Park
Tamil Nadu
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Manas National Park
Assam
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Sariska Tiger Reserve
Rajasthan
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Namdapha National Park
Arunachal Pradesh
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Melghat Tiger Reserve
Maharashtra
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Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Bihar
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Nagarhole National Park
Karnataka
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Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
Maharashtra
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Simlipal National Park
Odisha
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Bandipur National Park
Karnataka
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Silent Valley National Park
Kerala
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Indravati National Park
Chhattisgarh
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Kaziranga National Park
Assam
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Bandhavgarh National Park
Madhya Pradesh
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Periyar National Park
Kerala
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Dudhwa National Park
Uttar Pradesh
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Panna National Park
Madhya Pradesh
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Rajaji National Park
Uttarakhand
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