The tiger is the largest cat species, reaching a total body length
of up to 3.3 metres and weighing up to 306 kg. Their most recognizable
feature is a pattern of dark vertical stripes on reddish-orange fur with
lighter underparts. They have exceptionally stout teeth, and their
canines are the longest among living felids, with a crown height of up
to 74.5 mm.They are territorial and generally solitary but social
animals, often requiring large contiguous areas of habitat that support
their prey requirements. This, coupled with the fact that they are
indigenous to some of the more densely populated places on earth, has
caused significant conflicts with humans. In zoos, tigers have live for
20 to 26 years, which also seems to be their longevity in the wild.