Indochinese
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General Characteristics

Length Male : 101 - 112 inches / Female : 91 - 100 inches

Weight : Male : 330 - 430 inches / Female : 221 - 287 inches

Description - Indochinese tigers are a bit smaller and darker than Bengal tigers, with shorter, narrower stripes.

Range - The Indochinese Tigers live in Thailand, Myanmar, southern China, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and peninsular Malaysia

Habitat - Tigers live in remote forests in hilly to mountainous terrain, much of which lies along the borders between countries.

Diet - The Indochinese tiger eats wild pig, wild deer and wild cattle.

Status - There are only 1,000-2,000 of this species that are remaining in the wild, and about 60 live in zoos in Asia and the U.S.A.

Reason for the status -Tiger population has been reducing since the early part of 20th century, and the situation is getting worse even now. This is because of habitat destruction , poaching, and using tiger fur for trading.

What type of animal is it - It is a  Carnivore.

Description 

Indochinese tigers are a bit smaller and darker than Bengal tigers, with shorter, narrower stripes.

Gestation  period  : 103 days 

 Longevity period  : 10 - 15 years in the wild

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