Famous: as Royal Bengal Tiger.
Found in: Jim Corbett National Parks, Sunder bans, Periyar ,Sariska and Ranthambore.
Grow up to: 10 feet.


Bengal Tiger Information
India the land of wild treasures and tremendous varieties of flora and fauna is a perfect place for the wild life zealot. The only place where Royal Bengal Tiger is found is the land of natural heritage, India. The Bengal Tiger is native to the Indian Peninsular. It is also the largest mammal of the cat family.

Facts of the Majestic Tiger
A grown up male tiger, can be as big as 10 feet in length and could weight up to 260 kgs. The female counterpart grows up to 8.7 feet in length. The females gain sexual maturity at 3- 4 years and can give birth to 4 cubs at a time, where as the male’s get mature only after a year. The life span of this gigantic tiger is said to be of 15 years in its natural habitat but under secured environment the Bengal Tigers can live up to 18 years. They are at the verge of extinction and are listed by USFWS as highly endangered species.

Tiger a Magnificent Hunter
Encountering the beast so majestic and captivating will definitely leave one spellbind. This yellowish orange beast with massive body of black, gray or brown vertical stripes is a stalwart tracer. They have extremely sharp front teeth, strong jaws. Their sturdy claws and teeth can tear the flesh of deer, wild pig and buffaloes and can eat up to 40kgs. in a single meal. They often steeplechase at dusk, when their prey are least alert, their strips also help them to hide in the tall yellow-green grasses. Sometimes when they are in their slothful state they even feed upon fishes, birds and frogs.

Habitat
In India Royal Bengal Tiger could be traced in the tropical jungles, bushes, marsh lands and tall grasslands of Jim Corbett, Sunder bans, Periyar, Sariska and Ranthambore, as these places have the enormous stock of herbivores and a perfect vegetation of marsh lands, tall grasses, bushes and dense forests required for their survival. Normally this majestic beast prefers a sole existence roaring and strolling on the great green carpets of the wilds. It is delightful experience to catch the tiger in its diverse subtlety of mood, wading in the lake or ready to pounce upon its prey. The Indian Government has taken major steps for the conservation of this elusive animal, today there number has increased up to 3000 in the wild.

Travelling to sanctuaries and wild Life Park, bequeathed with Royal Tigers and the scenic splendor of nature will adorn one with a mesmerizing experiences.