Tigers are mammals and a member of the cat family. Its scientific name is Panthera tigris, and it belongs to the phylum Vertebrates, class Mammalia, order Carnivora, family Felidae, and genus Tiger. Tigers are one of the larger cats, with a body length of about 2-3 meters and a weight of 200-300 kilograms. They mainly inhabit the forests and grasslands of Asia. They make a living by hunting and are one of the top predators.
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Tigers are mammals and a member of the cat family. Its scientific name is Panthera tigris, and it belongs to the phylum Vertebrates, class Mammalia, order Carnivora, family Felidae, and genus Tiger. Tigers are one of the larger cats, with a body length of about 2-3 meters and a weight of 200-300 kil
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