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the longest a tiger has ever lived that is in captivity is 20
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How old can a tiger live to be?
Tigers live to be 15 to 25 years old. Additional Info: The average age in the wild differs from that of those that live in captivity. The difference is worth the note. The average tiger in the wild lives to be any where from eight to 15 years old. The average tiger living in captivity lives to be between, 20 and 25 years old. This is taking the different subspecies in to account. See the sites listed below for more details.
Why do white tigers only live in captivity?
White tigers are a non-dominant genetic color variant of the Bengal tiger and are, therefore, very rare in the wild. They can do well in captivity and there are breeding programs that have increased the number of white tigers that are in captivity. But the rare wild white tigers are thought to be able to survive in the wild as well as other wild tigers.
What do white tigers eat in captivity?
white tigers eat meat, so they will eat what ever they get from the people that feed them
Why do poachers hunt white tigers?
At this time there are no white Bengals in the wild. All are in captivity.
Where are the most tigers in the world including those in captivity?
With some 12,000 as private pets, it is thought that the United States has the world's largest population of tigers.
Is there more tigers in captivity or in the wild?
there are more tigers living in captivity than in the wild
How old can tigers stay alive for?
12 to 15 years in the wild 20 in captivity
Do tigers like to be held in captivity?
No!!
Do tigers live in California?
Only in captivity. Tigers are Asian animals.
What is the population of tigers?
Around 5500 in the wild..20,000 or more in captivity. But that also depends entierly on the species. There are 96 royal white tigers, all in captivity. 10 Maltese tigers with one left in the wild and the rest in captivity
How many tigers are in captivity in the whole world in 2010?
There are 1144 altogether. 70% of these are in captivity.
Where do white tigers have babies?
Probably in captivity.
Do white tigers have babies?
Probably in captivity.
How old can a tiger live to be?
Tigers live to be 15 to 25 years old. Additional Info: The average age in the wild differs from that of those that live in captivity. The difference is worth the note. The average tiger in the wild lives to be any where from eight to 15 years old. The average tiger living in captivity lives to be between, 20 and 25 years old. This is taking the different subspecies in to account. See the sites listed below for more details.
Why do white tigers only live in captivity?
White tigers are a non-dominant genetic color variant of the Bengal tiger and are, therefore, very rare in the wild. They can do well in captivity and there are breeding programs that have increased the number of white tigers that are in captivity. But the rare wild white tigers are thought to be able to survive in the wild as well as other wild tigers.
What are facts about white tigers diet?
White tigers have the same diet as any other tigers. They eat meat, primarily that of large mammals such as deer and pigs. They are more common in captivity (because we often breed tigers to be white). But a few do live in the wild.
What is the population size of white tigers?
All white tigers are in captivity at the moment, where there are hundreds.
