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DCAA "Almaty Zoo Park" of the Department of Culture and Archives of Almaty, 166 Esenberlin St., Almaty, 050007
Tel.: +7(701) 676-85-85
Amur tiger
The Red Book Animal
Habitat area
In the taiga in the Far East, on the territory of Russia in the Primorsky and Khabarovsk territories
Nutrition
Various ungulates
Interesting facts:
  • Amur tiger's night vision is 6 times better than that of humans;
  • When several tigers claim one victim after hunting, the males will let the females and cubs go ahead, unlike the lions, who do the opposite.;
  • Unlike most other cats, tigers love water and are excellent swimmers, able to swim several kilometers and cross rivers during hunting.;
  • The cubs are completely blind for the first week of life;
  • Tigers can jump forward up to 6 m and up to 5 m. Their legs are so muscular and powerful that tigers can stay standing even when killed.;
  • Occasionally, a tiger uses its paws when attacking. One blow from such a paw can crack a bear's skull or break its back.;
  • Tiger saliva has an antiseptic effect. They lick wounds for disinfection.;
  • Tigers are solitary animals, only tigresses spend some time in a group with cubs until they get stronger.;
  • Tigers are able to mimic the voices of other animals to attract prey.;
  • Tigers live about 16-18 years in captivity.
Amur tiger
Amur tiger