What are the characteristics of tigers?
Tigers are the largest cat, with a wide range of sizes, depending on subspecies, anywhere from 300 to 700 pounds. The body is heavily muscled, and the teeth and claws are the biggest of any cat. The tiger has black stripes on a rufous or orange background, with some white on belly and face.They are ambush predators, and have been known to kill even elephants on rare occasions.
