Ussuri tiger (also known as the Amur) is recognized as one of the largest predators in the world.At the same time, it is considered the least aggressive in relation to the person, as compared with other subtypes such felines.That is what the animal is depicted on the emblem of the Primorsky Territory.In ancient times, the nations of the Far East, even worshiped emu.Ussuriysky tiger.Photo
appearance and habitat
Ussuri tiger is different from other subspecies paler colors.The tone of his coloring - ohristo- red or reddish.The body is decorated with tiger brown or black transverse stripes.In summer, its color more vivid.But in winter the fur becomes longer and thicker.Weight male Siberian tiger can exceed 300 kg.Females are slightly smaller.They usually weigh about 130 kg.The length of the body of the Siberian tiger is between 1.6 m and 2.9 m, and the size of the tail is 1.1 m.
Ussuri tiger is a subspecies of the northernmost among the big cats.The main area of its habitat - is south of Russian Far East.Currently, tigers are found in the forest part of Primorye and southern Khabarovsk.The main population of these animals inhabiting the mountain system of Sikhote-Alin.
General
Ussuri tiger is known for great physical strength.In particular, it is able to drag the carcass of an adult horse more than 500 m. In addition, the Siberian tiger can reach speeds up to 80 km / h when moving around in the snow.In fact, the speed it is second only to the cheetah.It should be noted that low temperatures have little effect on the livelihoods of the type mentioned.In this he stands out among his other brothers.
to shelters Siberian tiger can be attributed niches under fallen trees and rock ledges.Favorite places its habitat are forests with high and steep cliffs and caves.There will always find a predator feeds, and from the high points can survey his domain.By the way, every tiger has its own home range, which regularly passes.In most cases, predators follow once chosen route.
Ussuri tigers are solitary animals, and do not recognize the life of the pack.The time of their activity is necessary for the evening, the first half of the night and early morning.During the day they tend to lie on the crest of a ridge or rock for a better view of its territory.It is known that cats do not like water.The Tigers, on the contrary, may be in it for hours and swim well.Under natural conditions these animals live for 10-15 years.Enemy at the Siberian tiger is almost there, because of the strong man can overcome only very large bear.
Already in the 30s of last century, the Amur tiger is found only in the most remote places of the Ussuri taiga.On the verge of extinction, he turned out to be because of the mass shooting adults, catching young and reducing the number of wild cloven-hoofed animals.Negatively on its population affected and snowy winters.Thus, the number of animals protected by the state and include Siberian tiger.Red book relates it to those rare animals that are in adverse factors may quickly move into the category of species under threat of extinction.
