Tigers
It's as heavy as a grand piano, has enormous paws the size of frying pans and deadly claws as long and sharp as surgical scalpels…
In our expert tiger guide, learn about the world's biggest cat including key species facts, how they hunt and best places to see in the wild.
What’s the world’s largest cat? The answer may not surprise you but which species is it?
Th largest cat in the world weighs an impressive 300kg
Opinion: We need to learn to live alongside dangerous animals
Human-animal conflict isn't a new issue, but we need to be sympathetic in our approach to the conservation of animals that may pose a threat to humans
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Tiger King and the US big cat trade: conservation or commodification?
Addictive docuseries Tiger King 2 has returned to our screens, but has still failed to explore the real issues of captive big cats in the US.
Bringing back the tiger: can we save the species from extinction?
Just over a decade ago, leaders of all 13 tiger range countries came together in a bold and inspiring pledge to save this iconic big cat. Their pledge? To double tiger populations by 2022, the next Chinese Year of the Tiger. So, with a few months to go, who is on track to deliver?
New Big 5 wildlife species revealed: what are they and where to see them
Shooting with cameras rather than guns is the idea behind a new international initiative to promote the synergy between wildlife photography and conservation.
Supporting communities to fight for environmental justice, Indigenous rights, and peace
Paul Sein Twa is a grassroots activist who led his community to establish Myanmar’s Salween Peace Park, a 5,485km² conservation zone that’s protecting land and life, including tigers, leopards and pangolins.
New tigers spotted in western Thailand for the first time in four years
Sightings of tigers in western Thailand show that collaborative conservation work is succeeding in the area.
India's iconic 'Big Five' mammals
India is home to a diverse variety of wildlife and has its own 'Big Five' must-see mammals. Our photo gallery features Asian elephants, Bengal tigers, greater one-horned rhinos, Indian leopards, and gaurs.
Conservation efforts increase tiger numbers in Nepal
Community-focused schemes help boost tiger numbers in Nepal.
Tiger census reveals rapid growth of India’s wild tiger population
The census found 2,967 wild tigers across India in 2018, compared with 2,226 in 2014 — an increase of more than 30 per cent.
Amazing wildlife moments in India
Wildlife photographer Rathika Ramasamy shares some of the most exciting moments that she has photographed.
Rare photos of Endangered tigers
Renowned photographer captures first images of big cats at high altitude in Bhutan.
New breeding population of rare tigers discovered
A Critically Endangered tiger subspecies is breeding in a forest in eastern Thailand.
Tiger farms and the threat to wild tigers
The impact of farming tigers in China is greater than just the grisly nature of the fate of the animals – it also affects the survival of the species in the wild, and now that threat is greater, say conservationists.
Tiger numbers divide experts
World bodies claims that tiger numbers have risen to nearly 4,000 is unreliable, says scientist.
‘Close down tiger farms’
Farming tigers for their body parts is having an adverse impact on wild populations.
Shocking trade in tiger skins revealed by arrests
The apprehension of two illegal traders has highlighted the underground sale of Sumatran tiger skins and other illegal wildlife products in Indonesia.
Released Amur tiger gives birth to cubs
Wildlife conservationists hail historic first as rehabilitated tigress produces offspring, boosting efforts to save Russia's big cat.
