On July 29, people around the world observe International Tiger Day to raise awareness about the conservation of the wild cat
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International Tiger Day aims to bring together individuals, groups, communities and governments to join hands to save tigers
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As we celebrate International Tiger Day today, here are a few interesting facts about the big cat
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Tigers are the largest wild cats in the world. An adult tiger can weigh up to 363 kilograms and measure over three metres
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Each tiger has a unique stripe pattern. Most of the cat species have stripes on their fur and skin. Individual tigers are identified by their distinctive stripes
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There are currently 5 different tiger subspecies- the Bengal tiger, the South China tiger, the Indochinese tiger, the Sumatran tiger, and the Amur tiger, often called the Siberian tiger
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A tiger's roar can be heard from three kilometres away, and they can communicate by using their ears
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A tigress communicates with her offspring by using the white dots on the back of her ears. They serve as a flasher for the cubs
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For a tiger, a large deer can provide a week's food.
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Tigers have existed for a longer time than humans- roughly two million years