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The tiger (Panthera tigris) is a large cat and a member of the genus Panthera native to Asia. It is recognisable by its black, vertical stripes on orange fur. It is traditionally classified into nine subspecies, though some recognise only two subspecies. Tigers currently live in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and the Russian Far East/Northeast China. They mainly live in forested habitats, where they live a mostly solitary life. They are apex predators and prey mainly on ungulates. Females give birth to usually two or three cubs that stay with their mother for about two years. Tigers are considered to be endangered with their main threats being habitat destruction and fragmentation and poaching for fur and body parts. They are legally protected in all range countries. The tiger is among the most popular of the world's charismatic megafauna and has been featured in the ancient cultures of Asia and modern culture worldwide. (Full article...)