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Common Name: Siberian Tiger

Scientific Name: Panthera tigris altaica

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7 levels of Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Mammalia

Order: Carnivora

Family: Felidae (cats)

Genus: Panthera

Species: Panthera tigris

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Physical Description:

Siberian tigers are the largest subspecies of tiger, characterized by their thick, pale golden fur with darker brown stripes, a white belly and chest, and a long, dense coat adapted to cold climates.

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Diet:

As obligate carnivores, Siberian tigers primarily eat large ungulates like elk, deer, and wild boar but will also hunt smaller animals like rabbits, rodents, and fish when necessary.

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Habitat:

Siberian tigers primarily inhabit the cold-climate forests of eastern Russia, with a small population also found in northeastern China and possibly North Korea.

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Reproduction & Mating Ritual:

Siberian tiger reproduction involves females reaching maturity around 3-4 years, mating at any time of the year, and giving birth to 2-4 cubs after a 3-3.5 month gestation period, with the mother raising the cubs alone. Siberian tiger mating rituals involve scent marking, vocalizations like roars and calls, and brief, repeated copulation.

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Lifespan:

Siberian tigers typically live for 10-15 years in the wild, but can live up to 20-25 years in captivity.

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Relatedness:

The Siberian tiger's closest living relatives are other big cat species, particularly the snow leopard and other members of the Panthera genus like lions, jaguars, and leopards

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Three Fun Facts:

1. Siberian tigers are the largest and most powerful subspecies of tiger, with males reaching up to 3 meters in length and weighing up to 206 kilograms (454 pounds)

2. Just like human fingerprints, each tiger has a unique stripe pattern, and no two tigers have the same markings

3. A Siberian tiger's roar can be heard from a distance of up to 3 kilometers (1.8 miles), making them a formidable predator.