Tiger

Panthera tigris

EN Carnivore Rainforests
100–390 kg
Weight
10–15 yrs
Lifespan
28 km/h
Top Speed
Russia Asia, Russia
Found In

Classified as Endangered, the Tiger (Panthera tigris) inhabits rainforests habitats in Asia, Russia. Weighing 100–390 kg, it is exceptionally high among carnivore mammals.

Physical Characteristics & Habitat

Size & Speed

Metric Tiger Carnivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 245 kg 50 kg ↑ 390%
Height 120.5 cm
Top Speed 28 km/h 48 km/h ↓ 42%
Avg Speed 28 km/h
Weight (kg)245avg 50Speed (km/h)28avg 48Lifespan (yrs)12.5avg 12.5

Habitat & Distribution

The Tiger inhabits rainforests habitats. It can be found in Asia, Russia.

Typical coloring: Orange, Black Stripes.

Diet & Predators

Diet: Carnivore
Predators: Humans, Leopards

Behavior & Reproduction

Social Structure

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

Reproduction

Gestation Period: 280–310 days
Offspring per Birth: 1-4
Lifespan: 10–15 years

Conservation & Comparison

IUCN Conservation Status

EN The Tiger is classified as Endangered. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.

Species Comparison

Among 32 carnivore mammals, the Tiger’s weight of 100–390 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 50 kg.

Weight rank: #7 of 31 Endangered species.

# Species Weight Status
1 Blue Whale Up to 200 tons EN
2 Asian Elephant 2000–5000 kg EN
3 Whale Shark Up to 1500 kg EN
4 Grevy's Zebra 350–450 kg EN
5 Baird's Tapir 150–400 kg EN

Related Species

How much does a Tiger weigh?

A Tiger typically weighs 100–390 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 50 kg among carnivore mammals.

What is the conservation status of the Tiger?

The Tiger is classified as “Endangered”. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.

Where does the Tiger live?

The Tiger is found in Asia, Russia, in rainforests habitats.

How does the Tiger reproduce?

The Tiger has a gestation period of 280–310 days and typically produces 1-4 offspring per birth.

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

Last Updated: April 10, 2026