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Which physical attribute allows the Siberian tiger to navigate snowy terrain effectively?
Which physical attribute allows the Siberian tiger to navigate snowy terrain effectively?
- Sharp claws for gripping ice
- Large paws that distribute weight (correct)
- Retractable claws for varied terrain
- Dense fur covering the entire body
What is the primary function of the tapetum lucidum in Siberian tigers?
What is the primary function of the tapetum lucidum in Siberian tigers?
- Aiding in depth perception for hunting
- Improving night vision by reflecting light (correct)
- Protecting the eyes from snow glare
- Enhancing color vision during the day
How do Siberian tigers typically approach their prey during a hunt?
How do Siberian tigers typically approach their prey during a hunt?
- Silently stalking from the side or rear (correct)
- Chasing prey over long distances
- Using vocalizations to confuse prey
- Directly charging from a distance
What is the estimated success rate of Siberian tiger hunting attempts?
What is the estimated success rate of Siberian tiger hunting attempts?
Which factor poses the most significant threat to the Siberian tiger population?
Which factor poses the most significant threat to the Siberian tiger population?
What is the approximate length a Siberian tiger can reach?
What is the approximate length a Siberian tiger can reach?
Besides Russia, in which other geographical locations do Siberian tigers live?
Besides Russia, in which other geographical locations do Siberian tigers live?
Which adaptation is MOST crucial for Siberian tigers to survive in their frigid environment?
Which adaptation is MOST crucial for Siberian tigers to survive in their frigid environment?
Given the impact of logging on Siberian tiger habitats, which conservation strategy would be MOST effective in the long term?
Given the impact of logging on Siberian tiger habitats, which conservation strategy would be MOST effective in the long term?
If a wildlife biologist observes a confiscated shipment containing various animal parts, what specific item would provide the MOST direct evidence of Siberian tiger poaching, enabling authorities to focus their efforts?
If a wildlife biologist observes a confiscated shipment containing various animal parts, what specific item would provide the MOST direct evidence of Siberian tiger poaching, enabling authorities to focus their efforts?
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Siberian Tiger
Siberian Tiger
The largest cat species, known for its size and strength.
Siberian Tiger Camouflage
Siberian Tiger Camouflage
Adaptations include large paws, unique stripes, and pale orange fur.
Tapetum Lucidum
Tapetum Lucidum
A reflecting layer behind the retina which increases available light.
Threats to Siberian Tigers
Threats to Siberian Tigers
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Papillae (Tongue Hooks)
Papillae (Tongue Hooks)
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Siberian Tiger Leaping
Siberian Tiger Leaping
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Siberian Tiger Winter Adaptations
Siberian Tiger Winter Adaptations
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Siberian Tiger Habitat
Siberian Tiger Habitat
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Study Notes
- The Siberian tiger is the largest cat on Earth, reaching nearly 10 feet long and weighing up to 700 pounds.
- Fewer than 500 Siberian tigers remain in the wild.
- Approximately 400 Siberian tigers live in Russia's birch forests.
- The remaining Siberian tigers are dispersed across Eastern China and North Korea.
- Siberian tigers inhabit colder domains compared to other tiger habitats, with temperatures that can drop to -40°F.
- Large paws prevent the Siberian tiger from sinking in the snow.
- Widely spaced stripes camouflage the tiger in warmer months.
- Pale orange fur helps camouflage the tiger in winter.
- A white stomach and chest help keep the tiger out of sight at night.
- Siberian tiger fur is longer and thicker than that of warmer-weathered tigers, like the Sumatran and Bengal tigers.
- Coat adaptations help conceal the tiger as it stalks prey.
- Tigers move in silently from the side or rear before attacking.
- Strong hind legs allow the cat to leap up to 20 feet directly onto its prey.
- Siberians hunt both day and night, with increased alertness and activity at night.
- Equipped with a tapetum lucidum, a reflecting layer behind the retina which increases incoming light.
- The tapetum lucidum provides the Siberian tiger with night vision six times better than humans.
- Three-inch canine teeth sever major arteries and shear the spinal cord.
- Powerful jaws crush the windpipe of prey.
- Only one in ten hunting attempts results in a kill.
- After a successful hunt, a tiger may consume over 60 pounds of flesh in one sitting.
- Small hooks on the tongue, called papillae, help to cut and rip flesh from the bone.
- Logging and human settlement destroy millions of acres of forest, the tiger's hunting ground, every year.
- Poachers kill approximately 85% of the remaining tiger population.
- Authorities confiscate and burn poached contraband to prevent its sale on the black market
- Human intrusion into the tiger's domain increases the risk of deadly encounters.
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