Tigers
Latest about Tigers
Cameras Spy Endangered Siberian Tiger in China
By Live Science Staff published
The threatened cats could be expanding their range.
Marty the Amur Tiger Makes His Move
By Live Science Staff published
The pairing is a roaring success.
How Do Tigers Get Their Stripes? Science Not So Certain Now
By Live Science Staff published
A decades-old explanation for how tigers get their stripes has come into question as researchers challenge what’s called the morphogen theory.
Prime Real Estate for Sumatran Tigers? Lush Forests
By Jennifer Welsh published
They have an affinity for lush plant cover too, which helps them hunt.
World's Oldest Tiger Species Discovered
By Charles Q. Choi published
The big cat used its canines to take down prey 2 million years ago.
New Cubs Offer Hope for Tigers, But Cats Still Facing Extinction
By Joseph Castro published
Conservation efforts like captive breeding programs are helping tigers avoid extinction. Will tigers survive?
Gallery: Tiger Species of the World
By Remy Melina published
The beautiful and regal tiger (Panthera tigris) has nine current subspecies, three of which are extinct. Here are the six species that remain.
San Diego Zoo's Tiger Cubs Open Their Eyes
By Live Science Staff published
New additions to a critically endangerd subspecies.
Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now
Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.