Amur Tiger

Amur Tiger

Distribution

Northern China and Russia

Diet

Carnivore

Habitat

Boreal and temperate mixed forests

Latin Name

Panthera tigris altaica

IUCN conservation status

Powerful and superbly camouflaged with their beautiful striped coat, they're the biggest feline species in the world

Predators Adapted for Big Game

Equipped with fangs up to 10 cm long, with their strong jaws they can immobilize prey much larger than them. Their muscular legs and shoulders complete their hunting arsenal. Their diet consists of wild boars, elk and other large cervids.

Adapted for Life in Cold Regions

These are the highest latitude of the species. Formerly known as "Siberian tigers" their coats are longer with more white areas than any other subspecies. Their striped fur acts as camouflage in the semi-darkness of dawn or dusk.

Vast Territories Patrolled Alone

Nocturnal and generally solitary, they require vast hunting territories to satisfy their needs: males generally cover between 500 and 1000 sq km. Altercations between males for the possession of a territory or a female can be fatal. The offspring stay with their mothers for two to three years.

Less than 500 Individuals in the Wild

Poaching and logging decimated the populations in the 1930s when only about 20 individuals remained in the wild. Even today, despite strict protective measures, these animals are still hunted, and some of their body parts are sold to be used in traditional Asian medicine.

Featured animal

Jack

Date of birth

July 13, 2007

Weight

339.51 lb / 154 kg

Profile

Born in the Toronto Zoo, Jack came to the Zoo de Granby in 2009, when he was only 2 years old. He has contributed to the conservation of Amur tigers and has fathered three cubs since his arrival!

Fun fact

Fearless in familiar surroundings, Jack can become timid when facing new situations. He prefers to avoid new elements in his habitat rather than confront them. Quite the predator!

Featured animal

Simsa

Date of birth

September 12, 2010

Weight

262.35lb / 119 kg

Profile

In order to diversify the species' genetics, Simsa met our male Jack in 2013 with the aim of having offspring. This splendid female previously lived at the Pittsburgh Zoo in the United States.

Fun fact

Upon her arrival in Granby, the animal care team quickly noticed that Simsa seemed to have a preference for women. She appeared very calm around the female technicians, while men tended to make her more agitated!

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Adopt Simsa

By adopting Simsa, you are not only creating a special bond between yourself and one of our star animals, but you are also directly participating in the Zoo de Granby's conservation education mission.