The Bengal Tiger: Strength in Peril
The Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), a stunning predator, roams India’s forests and swamps, with few in Nepal and Bhutan. Its orange coat with black stripes hides it as it hunts deer and boar. Males weigh 400–570 lbs, up to 10 ft long. I’ve followed its story, awed by its grace. It’s solitary, relying on…