Jul 29, 2025

International Tiger Day 2025: Know 8 Different Species of Tigers in the World

Aanya Mehta

Bengal Tiger

Found in India, Bangladesh, Nepal & Bhutan. It's the most numerous and iconic subspecies.

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South China Tiger

Critically endangered and possibly extinct in the wild. Native to China’s southern provinces.

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Siberian Tiger

Largest tiger species, adapted to cold. Found in Russia’s Far East and northeastern China.

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Indo Chinese Tiger

Inhabits Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Laos). Smaller and darker than Bengal tigers.

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Malayan Tiger

Found only in the Malay Peninsula. Critically endangered with under 150 left in the wild.

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Sumantran Tigers

Smallest living tiger species, found only in Sumatra. Highly adapted to rainforest life.

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Bali and Javan Tigers

Bali Tiger (Panthera tigris balica) and Javan Tiger (Panthera tigris sondaica) Both lost due to habitat loss and hunting in the 20th century.

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Caspian Tiger (Extinct)

Once roamed Central Asia, declared extinct in the 1970s. Related closely to the Amur tiger.

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