Tiger Day 2025: 7 Interesting Facts About Tigers We Bet You Didn't Know

Every year, July 29 is observed as Global Tiger Day or International Tiger Day. Know facts about them:

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The largest cat in the world is the tiger. Male adults weighing approximately 300 kg! Typically, the largest females only weigh half of this

Tiger stripe patterns are distinctive to each individual and can be used to distinguish one tiger from another, much like human fingerprints. Furthermore, this pattern can be seen on a tiger's skin in addition to their fur

Tigers have existed for a very long period. Indeed, millions of years! A staggering 2 million years ago, some of the oldest progenitors of the contemporary tiger lived on Earth

Tigers, unlike their domestic cat siblings, don't mind getting wet, and they frequently go into bodies of water to seek prey or to cool off throughout the day

Although male cheetahs frequently form coalitions and lions live in prides, tigers are primarily solitary cats. When the cubs are about two years old, they will leave their mother to set up their own territories, and males and females will only come together to mate

Beyond just being aesthetically pleasing, the tiger's characteristic orange and black stripes assist them blend in with their surroundings, particularly in dry environments, by simulating vertical vegetation such as trees and grasses and dappled light patterns.

Tigers and all of their parts, from their tails to their whiskers, are frequently discovered and sold on the illegal market. Tiger parts have been sought for hundreds of years for their alleged many medical benefits, despite the lack of scientific proof