How Big are Tigers? Bengal Tiger as One of the Largest Terrestrial Predators
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Tigers are the biggest representatives of the cat species and belong to the list of
the biggest terrestrial predators, being only smaller than some species of bear.
Bengal and Siberian subspecies of tiger are known as the largest living big cats.
The body of a Siberian tiger can reach up to 140 inches in length and weigh close to 700 pounds.
Such characteristics can be compared to the size of a small city car.
The size of the Bengal tiger is not less spectacular.
The biggest of Bengal tigers can reach up to 720 pounds in weight
and grow close to 130 inches in length.
But it also should be noted that not all subspecies of tiger are so astonishing in size.
Smallest of the extant subspecies is the Sumatran tiger.
Animals belonging to this rare subspecies don't usually grow larger than 100 inches in length
and weigh close to 300 pounds.