Tiger

  The tiger is very well-known, unlike some of the other animals on this blog. They are the largest member of the family Felidae. There are many subspecies of tiger, such as the Siberian, the Bengal, Sumatran and many more. The most numerous of the subspecies is the Bengal while the largest is the Siberian tiger. The tiger is native to much of both eastern and southern Asia.
  The tiger is comparable in size to even to the largest of the extinct felids. They can reach up to 3.3 metres or 11 feet and can weigh up to 300 kilograms or 660 pounds. The tiger's most recognizable feature is the orange and black vertical stripes. Tigers are generally solitary and territorial, requiring large amounts of territory to support their prey demands. On a poll by Animal Planet, the tiger is the world's favourite animal. Despite this data, the tiger is endangered because of habitat destruction and poaching.
  The tiger and an average lifespan of 10-15 years in the wild but can live up to 20 in captivity.