White Tiger

CR Carnivore Rainforests
100–300 kg
Weight
10–15 yrs
Lifespan
22 km/h
Top Speed
India India, Southeast Asia
Found In

The White Tiger is one of the world’s most critically endangered carnivore mammals. Found in India, Southeast Asia, it inhabits rainforests habitats.

Physical Characteristics & Habitat

Size & Speed

Metric White Tiger Carnivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 200 kg 50 kg ↑ 300%
Height 250 cm
Top Speed 22 km/h 48 km/h ↓ 54%
Avg Speed 22 km/h
Weight (kg)200avg 50Speed (km/h)22avg 48Lifespan (yrs)12.5avg 12.5

Habitat & Distribution

The White Tiger inhabits rainforests habitats. It can be found in India, Southeast Asia.

Typical coloring: White, Black Stripes.

Diet & Predators

Diet: Carnivore
Predators: Humans, Leopards

Behavior & Reproduction

Social Structure

The White Tiger is a solitary species belonging to the Felidae family.

Reproduction

Gestation Period: 230–260 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 10–15 years

Conservation & Comparison

IUCN Conservation Status

CR The White Tiger is classified as Critically Endangered. There are 19 species with the same status in our database.

Species Comparison

Among 32 carnivore mammals, the White Tiger’s weight of 100–300 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 50 kg.

Weight rank: #5 of 19 Critically Endangered species.

# Species Weight Status
1 Gharial Up to 1500 kg CR
2 Black Rhinoceros 800–1400 kg CR
3 Sumatran Rhino 750–950 kg CR
4 Sumatran Rhinoceros 500–950 kg CR
5 White Tiger 100–300 kg CR

Related Species

How much does a White Tiger weigh?

A White Tiger typically weighs 100–300 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 50 kg among carnivore mammals.

What is the conservation status of the White Tiger?

The White Tiger is classified as “Critically Endangered”. There are 19 species with the same status in our database.

Where does the White Tiger live?

The White Tiger is found in India, Southeast Asia, in rainforests habitats.

How does the White Tiger reproduce?

The White Tiger has a gestation period of 230–260 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.

Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.

Last Updated: April 10, 2026