Tiger
Did you know…? The tiger is the largest cat in the world and, in the case of the largest individuals, can exceed three metres in total length. The largest subspecies is the Amur tiger. Even so, some large lions can be bigger than the smallest tigers.
In addition, the taxonomy of this species is currently under discussion. Traditionally, nine subspecies were recognised, three of which are now extinct. However, recent studies propose grouping them into just two subspecies: one including the tigers of mainland Asia and another including the tigers of the islands of Sumatra, Java and Bali. Today, the IUCN classifies the tiger as Endangered.
When they are young, tigers are very curious and active. However, they are fundamentally solitary animals, except for females, which remain with their cubs until they become independent.
At Loro Parque, with the welfare of this species in mind, we have created the Tiger Island, a specially designed area where Lucu, from Edinburgh, and Zaza, from Wales, live. Both are part of a European breeding programme aimed at protecting this subspecies.
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