*Physical Characteristics:*

1. Length: 10-11 feet (3-3.3 meters)
2. Weight: 260-670 pounds (118-304 kilograms)
3. Coat: Orange, black, and white stripes
4. Eyes: Golden or yellow
5. Lifespan: 15-20 years (wild), 20-26 years (captivity)

*Habitat and Distribution:*

1. Native to Asia
2. Forests, grasslands, and mangrove swamps
3. Subspecies:
    - Bengal (India, Bangladesh)
    - Indochinese (Southeast Asia)
    - Malayan (Malaysia)
  

*Behavior and Diet:*

1. Carnivorous
2. Apex predator
3. Solitary animals
4. Territorial
5. Prey: Deer, wild boar, monkeys, birds

*Conservation Status:*

1. Endangered (IUCN Red List)

*Interesting Facts:*

1. Stripes are unique like fingerprints
2. Excellent swimmers
3. Communicate through vocalizations, body language
4. Can run up to 40 miles per hour (64 kilometers per hour)

*Subspecies:*

1. Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris)
2. Indochinese Tiger (Panthera tigris corbetti)
3. Malayan Tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni)
4. Sumatran Tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae)