Indo-Chinese Tiger
Panthera tigris corbetti

One of five living subspecies of tiger, the Indo-Chinese tiger wears the characteristic striping pattern of black stripes on orange and white that provides excellent camouflage in the forest. Using its quiet stalking ability, a tiger will ambush large prey, often pouncing on them from the rear.

Fact File

Length: 7.3 to 9.3 in (head to tail)

Weight: 220 to 400 lbs

Lifespan: 15 years in the wild

Habitat: Remote forests in hilly to mountainous parts of Southeast Asia

Prey: Large ungulates (hoofed animals) including wild pigs, cattle and deer

Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Endangered)