The coat of these felines is useful for camouflage but differs from individual to individual. In fact, there are not two Bengal tigers with the dark stripes arranged in the same way, but they make up a uniquely identifiable pattern such as fingerprints in humans.

Males are typically larger and heavier than females. While the former have a length of 106-122 inches including the tail, the latter measure from 94 to 104 inches in length. Only the tail is between 33 and 43 inches long. The weight of males can range between 400 to 550 pounds, while that of females is 220-353 lbs.

DISTRIBUTION AND HABITAT

The largest populations of Bengal tigers are in India, but there are some smaller groups in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan. It may also be present in areas of China and Burma. An estimate of the World Tiger Recovery Program indicates that there are about 440 individuals in Bangladesh, about 155 in Nepal and about 75 in Bhutan. The approximate number of specimens is less than 2,500.

However, the latest census of 2016 indicates that there are 106 tigers in Bangladesh, 103 in Buthan, 198 in Nepal and 2,226 in India. This information is from government sources and is not confirmed by independent organizations.

Bengal tiger habitats usually are tropical rainforests, marshes, and tall grasses.FEEDING

The power of the Bengal tiger is evident when observing its effectiveness at the time of hunting. This carnivorous animal search for medium or large prey, mainly ungulate mammals. In their diet, predominates the gaur, water buffalo, sambar, chital or mottled deer, wild boar and other species of deer. They occasionally consume small prey such as rabbits and porcupines, and may also attack domestic livestock; This is a consequence of the invasion of their habitat. Bengal tigers can ingest up to 40 kilograms of food on a single occasion, although they usually consume a smaller amount.

Since they can not follow prey for long distances, they use a strategy that combines stealth and camouflage. In the sunlight, the tiger hides in the tall grass to stalk an animal. Camouflage can be so effective that the unsuspecting prey can be just a few meters away from the tiger. When it is ready, it attacks silently by the side or behind the victim, jumps quickly and strikes with a blow with its retractable claws or a bite in the neck. Then drag the animal several meters to consume it or can even transport the body through to the water.[by SRIVATSSAN

Alayna

Did you know that there are more than 465 species of sharks in the world? Alayna

Do you know that the Green Anaconda is the biggest snake in the world? Alayna

bundled together. Fishes are
living within this cloud of corals.

Corals are also where most sea creatures reproduce (Give birth to young). Sea creatures choose to give birth to their young within the corals (1) so that predators are unable to spot the baby eggs (because of their tiny size) and (2) the corals provide a warm and cozy place for the eggs to breed.

Corals also provide the ocean with a unique and colorful environment for the sea creatures.  The 2nd picture above looks just like an art masterpiece!!!
Written by Danica Goh 

Scientific name: Psittaciformes

Clutch size: Hyacinth macaw: 1 – 4

Lifespan: Hyacinth macaw: 50 years, Kakapo: 95 years

Mass: Hyacinth macaw: 1.2 – 1.7 kg, Buff-faced pygmy parrot: 12 g, Kakapo: 2 – 4 kg

Length: Hyacinth macaw: 100 cm, Buff-faced pygmy parrot: 8.6 cm

This is the life cycle of an Aedes Mosquito.

(Maelys)
   

angel shark is covered with black, brown, reddish, grey or greenish sandpaper-like skin. They have dark splotches and white spots scattered on the back side of the body. Specific coloration provides ideal camouflage on the sandy floor. Angel shark has flat body and large pectoral fins.

This is the life cycle of an Angel Shark.

( Maelys )