Tiger Habitats and Characteristics

Habitat

Tigers are found in various habitats across their range, including:

• Forests: Tropical and subtropical forests, including mangrove, deciduous, and evergreen forests.
• Grasslands: Temperate and subtropical grasslands, including savannas and meadows.
• Swamps: Freshwater and brackish swamps, including mangrove swamps.

Key characteristics of tiger habitats:

• Dense vegetation: Tigers require cover and concealment for hunting and resting.
• Access to water: Tigers need water sources for drinking and hunting.
• Prey availability: Tigers require a stable prey base, such as deer and wild boar.

Range and distribution:

• Tigers are found in 13 countries in Asia, including:
  • India
  • China
  • Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, etc.)
  • Russia (Far East)
• Historical range: Tigers once ranged from Turkey to the Russian Far East, but their range has been significantly reduced due to habitat loss and fragmentation.

Habitat threats:

• Deforestation: Human activities such as agriculture, urbanization, and logging lead to habitat loss and fragmentation.
• Habitat degradation: Human activities such as mining, infrastructure development, and pollution degrade habitat quality.
• Human-tiger conflict: As habitats shrink, tigers come into conflict with humans, leading to poaching and retaliation killings.

Habitat

• Tigers inhabit various habitats, including forests, grasslands, and swamps across their range in Asia.

Habitat Characteristics

• Dense vegetation is required for cover and concealment for hunting and resting.
• Access to water sources is necessary for drinking and hunting.
• A stable prey base, such as deer and wild boar, is needed for survival.

Range and Distribution

• Tigers are found in 13 countries in Asia, including India, China, Southeast Asia, and Russia (Far East).
• Historically, tigers ranged from Turkey to the Russian Far East, but their range has been significantly reduced due to habitat loss and fragmentation.

Habitat Threats

• Deforestation due to human activities like agriculture, urbanization, and logging leads to habitat loss and fragmentation.
• Habitat degradation occurs due to human activities like mining, infrastructure development, and pollution.
• Human-tiger conflict arises as habitats shrink, leading to poaching and retaliation killings.