Bengal Tiger

EN Carnivore Grasslands, Mangroves
220–260 kg
Weight
10–15 yrs
Lifespan
65 km/h
Top Speed
IndiaBangladeshNepal India, Bangladesh, Nepal
Found In

Size, Speed & Lifespan

Metric Bengal Tiger Carnivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 240 kg 50 kg ↑ 380%
Height 100 cm
Top Speed 65 km/h 48 km/h ↑ 35%
Avg Speed 65 km/h
Lifespan 12.5 yrs 12.5 yrs — 0%
Weight (kg)240avg 50Speed (km/h)65avg 48Lifespan (yrs)12.5avg 12.5

Range Across 3 Regions

Habitat: Grasslands, Mangroves
Found In: India, Bangladesh, Nepal IndiaBangladeshNepal
Coloration: Orange, Black

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Solitary.

Reproduction & Lifespan

Gestation Period: 104–106 days
Offspring per Birth: 2-4 (usually)
Lifespan: 10–15 years

An Endangered Species

EN Listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List — one of 31 species in this database with the same status.

Weight Rank Among Endangered Species

Ranked #8 of 31 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
6 Okapi 200–350 kg EN
7 Tiger 100–390 kg EN
8 Bengal Tiger 220–260 kg EN
9 Eastern Gorilla 73–204 kg EN
10 Mountain Gorilla 70–200 kg EN
11 Green Sea Turtle 68–190 kg EN

Other Felidae Species

The Felidae family has 9 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:

Species Weight Diet Status
African Lion 120–250 kg Carnivore VU
Cheetah 20–72 kg Carnivore VU
Iberian Lynx 9–14 kg Carnivore EN
Serval 8–18 kg Carnivore LC
Snow Leopard 22–75 kg Carnivore VU
Sumatran Tiger 47–121 kg Carnivore CR
Tiger 100–390 kg Carnivore EN
White Tiger 100–300 kg Carnivore CR

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