Tigers

Tigers are well-known for their beautiful orange fur and black stripes. They have evolved into six subspecies over the past two million years. The earliest tiger ancestor left Africa and migrated to Asia. Today, there are nine subspecies, with the Bengal tiger being the most common, making up about 50% of the global tiger population. With their signature orange fur and black stripes, tigers have become icons of beauty, power and the importance of conservation. Tigers have evolved into six subspecies. The tiger's tale of evolution can be traced back to about two million years ago when the earliest known tiger ancestor left Africa and ventured into Asia. Over time, the big cat split into nine subspecies, with six still alive today. The most numerous subspecies is the Bengal tiger, accounting for approximately 50% of the tiger population worldwide.