The Bengal tiger is the largest tiger subspecies after the Siberian tiger, with males weighing up to 500 pounds (226.7 kilograms). With their muscular bodies, long tail and powerful jaws, these tigers are built for hunting.
Their signature orange coat with black stripes provides excellent camouflage in the dense forests where they live.
Like other tigers, Bengal tigers rely on stealth and strength to take down prey species, including deer, wild pig and even buffalo.
In fragmented forests where prey populations are low, some Bengal tigers have been known to attack domestic livestock, leading to conflicts with humans.
