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Adding some info. Will add more when I find some more detailed sources. :D
[[Image:Tiger.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Tiger]]
[[Image:Tiger.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Tiger]]
The '''Tiger''' is a large, striped [[feline]], formerly found across much of [[Asia]], but now much restricted in its range and endangered; the Javan, Balinese and Caspian varieties of tiger are now [[extinction|extinct]]. There are many tigers in [[Malaysia]].
The '''Tiger''' is a large, striped [[feline]], a member of the Panthera [[Genus]], and largest of the Big Cats found in the wild. Formerly found across much of [[Asia]], much of its habitat is restricted in its range. Several species of tiger are endangered including the Siberian and South China tigers. The Javan, Balinese and Caspian varieties of tiger are now [[extinction|extinct]]. The biggest habitat is [[Malaysia]], where plenty of wild tigers still roam.
== Habits ==
== Habits ==
Tigers are solitary [[predator]]s, capable of easily killing prey as large as a [[buffalo]], and frequently killing domestic livestock.
Tigers are solitary [[predator]]s, capable of easily killing prey as large as a [[buffalo]], and frequently killing domestic livestock, a common reason they were hunted to near extinction.
They are fond of swimming. Though not as arboreal as the [[leopard]], they can climb trees.
They are fond of swimming. Though not as arboreal as the [[leopard]], they can climb trees. They can jump almost their entire body length and some can run as fast as 40 miles per hour.
== Man-eating tigers ==
== Man-eating tigers ==
There have been numerous historical cases of man-eating tigers; sometimes claiming hundreds of victims. However, the animals involved were often found to have been injured, frequently by [[porcupine]]s or [[gun]]shot wounds, and healthy tigers do not in general eat people.
There have been numerous historical cases of man-eating tigers; sometimes claiming hundreds of victims. However, the animals involved were often found to have been injured, frequently by [[porcupine]]s or [[gun]]shot wounds, and healthy tigers do not generally eat people.
== Famous tigers in literature ==
== Famous tigers in literature ==