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Bengal
The bengal tiger can be seen at big cat rescues because breeders aren't often able to take back a cat in need of a new home.
These are solitary territorial animals. They are the most numerous tiger subspecies and are also referred to as Indian Tigers. Their social system is not very complex and the basic social unit is the mother and her young. Males usually avoid direct encounters with other males and fight only on rare occasions. They mark their territory with urine, which deters competing males. The home ranges of Tigers depend on the amount of food available and may reach up to 100 sq. miles for males and up to 20 sq. miles for females. They do not have a great stamina and spend about 17 hours per day sleeping.
The bengal tiger can be seen at big cat rescues because breeders aren't often able to take back a cat in need of a new home.
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Bengal -
rescues, breeders
Tigers communicate via a variety of sounds. Roaring often means that a Tiger has made a kill or it attracts a mate during the mating season. Tigers make short loud purrs when they are content, and hiss or moan when they are angry. This particular Tiger becomes fully mature by age of 2 to 3 years old. Males measure about 3 meters in length, and females average 2.5 meters. Males weigh 200-230 kg, and females average 130-170 kg. Their full running speed amounts to 60 kilometers per hour. The bengal tiger can be seen at big cat rescues because breeders aren't often able to take back a cat in need of a new home.
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