Bengel Tiger

Scientific Name: Panthera Tigris

Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests, mangroves, and grasslands

Diet: Carnivore

Weight: 240-500 lbs

Conservation Status: Critically Endangered

Range: —Temperate and tropical Asia, namely India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan

Lifespan: 10-20 years

Size: 5-6 ft long, Tail: 2-3 ft long

Tigers have a red-orange coat with black stripes that cover the entire body. They have white bellies, inner ears, and whiskers. Bengal tigers are the largest cat in the world. Tigers are apex predators that ambush prey with stealth and strength. With a total of 30 adult teeth, they have the capacity to tear any prey into chewable, digestible food. They hunt primarily at night, using their strong sense of smell and eyesight. Tigers are wonderful swimmers and will hunt in the water as well. 

 Tigers are mostly solitary, unless they are mating or raising their young. Mating often takes place during the cooler months of November and April. Female tigers give birth to litters that range in size from one to seven cubs. Cubs leave the ambush at age 2, and the mother starts to mate again. 

 Tigers can be found in temperate, evergreen, or tropical forests, and mangrove swamps and grasslands.

Our Residents

Gabby came to Noah’s Ark in 2011 as a yearling after she was no longer wanted by an individual who used her as a photo prop to make money. At just twelve months old, Gabby was the most aggressive tiger Noah’s Ark staff has ever dealt with, and she wa

Gabby came to Noah’s Ark in 2011 as a yearling after she was no longer wanted by an individual who used her as a photo prop to make money. At just twelve months old, Gabby was the most aggressive tiger Noah’s Ark staff has ever dealt with, and she was that way from physical abuse inflicted upon her during her time in the cub petting business. Upon arrival to Noah’s Ark and during the months that followed, there were no signs of improvement with Gabby’s fear-based aggression and Staff was at a loss of how to provide her with a quality life. She would lunge at the fence whenever a human came near her enclosure, then run to the back where she would pace, urinate, and defecate all over herself even after the person left. Over the years, Gabby has become more relaxed and less aggressive, and today she is an entirely different cat. She is a star pupil with positive reinforcement training, and even chuffs at her keepers when they approach

Golden came to Noah’s Ark in 2011. His owner and trainer asked us to take him because, at only two months old, he was the most rambunctious and aggressive tiger she’d ever had. Golden became a part of the family, where he was indeed a handful to fin

Golden came to Noah’s Ark in 2011. His owner and trainer asked us to take him because, at only two months old, he was the most rambunctious and aggressive tiger she’d ever had. Golden became a part of the family, where he was indeed a handful to finish bottle raising. When given proper space and enrichment, Golden grew into a playful and relaxed tiger and is now a favorite of many visitors, as he is always out and about exploring his habitat.