How big is a male Bengal Tiger?

An adult male Bengal Tiger weighs around 180 – 260 kg (397 – 573 lbs) and reaches 2.6 – 3.3 m (including tail), with a shoulder height of approximately 0.9 – 1.1 m (90 – 110 cm).

What is the conservation status of the Bengal Tiger?

The Bengal Tiger is classified as Endangered by wildlife authorities, primarily found in South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan).

What is the bite force of a Bengal Tiger?

The Bengal Tiger possesses an estimated bite force of ~1050 PSI, backed by curved canines measuring up to 7.5 – 9.0 cm.

Bengal Tiger

Panthera tigris tigris

A majestic and powerful big cat, the Bengal tiger thrives in the forests and grasslands of South Asia, known for its strength, beauty and adaptability.

Endangered IUCN Red List

“Beauty, Power, Survival.”

A SYMBOL OF WILD INDIA

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Region South Asia

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Weight 180 – 260 kg Female: 100 – 160 kg

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Length 2.6 – 3.3 m (including tail)

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Habitat Tropical forests

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Diet Deer, wild prey

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Lifespan 10 – 15 years (in the wild)

Appearance

The Bengal tiger has a rich orange coat with bold black stripes and a white underside. It has a muscular build, powerful forelimbs and a broad head, giving it exceptional strength and presence.

Distinctive black stripes on bright reddish-orange coat

Powerful muscular build with dense forequarter bones

Adapted for both rugged land stalking and deep water

Each individual tiger’s stripe pattern is unique

Behavior

Bengal tigers are mostly solitary and territorial. They are excellent swimmers and are most active during dusk and night. They rely on stealth and ambush to hunt, using their strength and agility.

Mostly solitary and fiercely territorial

Patrols home ranges of up to 100 sq km

Excellent swimmers that freely cross large rivers

Primarily nocturnal and crepuscular hunter

SIZE

How big is a Bengal Tiger?

Bengal tigers are one of the largest tiger subspecies, with males significantly larger than females.

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Front View

Side View

Male Weight 180 – 260 kg

Female Weight 100 – 160 kg

Body Length 2.6 – 3.3 m

Shoulder Height 0.9 – 1.1 m

1.8 m

~ 3.0 m

HABITAT

Where does it live?

Bengal tigers inhabit a variety of landscapes including tropical forests, grasslands, mangroves and wetlands across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and parts of Southeast Asia.

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Current Range Possible Historic Range

“From dense jungles to open grasslands, home to a legend.”

HUNTING & DIET

A Master Hunter

Bengal tigers are opportunistic predators, primarily hunting deer, wild boar and other large mammals. They rely on stealth, patience and powerful ambush attacks, often using water and dense vegetation to get close to their prey.

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Main prey: Deer, wild boar, gaur, water buffalo

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Strategy: Solitary deep-cover ambush hunting

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Lethality: Strong bite (~1,050 PSI) and neck grip

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Water skills: Excellent swimmers, often hunt in water

“Patience. Stealth. Power. That’s how legends hunt.”

COMPARISON

How does the Bengal Tiger compare?

Compare the Bengal Tiger with other tiger types or lions to see the differences in size, strength, speed, and more.