Tiger

Tiger (Panthera tigris), major cat of Asia with distinct races in different parts of that continent. Closely related to lions, they are the largest of all the cats. A tawny coat broken with dark, vertical stripes provides excellent camouflage against natural patterns of light and shade. Tigers do not chase after food, but prefer to stalk and spring. For the most part they are solitary animals, hunting in the cool of the day and otherwise lying in the shade to rest.