SOUTH CHINA TIGER

• Common Name: English – South China Tiger
• Scientific Name: Panthera tigris ssp. amoyensis

OVERVIEW OF SOUTH CHINA TIGER

• The South China Tiger features a very vibrant color of orange with black stripes on it.
• The size is 2.3m-2.8m (7.5ft to 9ft)
• The weight is 100kg 195kg
• Their life expactancy/life cycle they only live till they are bewtween 18-25
• They can have babies when they turn 18

SOUTH CHINA TIGER FAMILY

Natural Habitat
South China tigers inhabit extremely fragmented ranges of land, typically montane evergreen forests, thick, damp tropical forests and rocky mountains. Throughout history, these tigers also frequently took up residence in caves of coastal regions. South China tigers need habitats with ample vegetation and abundant prey. It is also very important for them to always be near reliable sources of water.

HABITAT/BIOME

Map of where south china live
The South China tiger (Panthera tigris amoyensis) is a subspecies that historically roamed throughout southeastern China. These creatures are sturdily but relatively slightly built for tigers. South Chinese tigers are endangered for several reasons, including poaching and destruction of their natural habitat. A small number might still exist in the wild.

FOOD WEB

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