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Bengal tiger

Scientific name: Panthera tigris tigris


Bengal tiger

IUCN Status: Endangered

Family: FELIDAE

Group: Mammals

Shyness: Shy

Safe distance: 50 m

Breeding season / Courtship: 01.11-31.03

Gestation: 3 à 3,5 mois

Births: 01.05-31.07


Habitat:
Tropical forests, savannas, and swamps of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan

Description:
The Bengal Tiger is a subspecies of tiger found primarily in the forests of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. It typically measures between 2.7 and 3.1 meters in length, with a tail of 1 to 1.2 meters, and weighs between 200 and 260 kg. Its fur is yellow-orange with distinct black stripes, and its impressive size makes it one of the largest and most powerful tiger subspecies. The Bengal Tiger is a solitary and territorial predator, primarily feeding on large herbivores such as deer, wild boars, and buffalo. Although its population is declining, the Bengal Tiger is one of the best-protected tiger subspecies, with active conservation efforts in wildlife reserves and national parks. It is still threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflicts.

Recommended lens:
>=300 mm

Photography tips:
Photographing the Bengal tiger requires great discretion. Use a telephoto lens to capture its majestic movement in the forest or during a hunt. The soft light of the morning or evening is ideal to capture its stripes and intense gaze. Be extremely discreet and maintain a safe distance to avoid disturbing this wild animal.

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