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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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