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Because if they are kept in captivity they dont know how to fend for them selfs and catch there own food and they become defencless angainst the world

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Is there more tigers in captivity or in the wild?

there are more tigers living in captivity than in the wild


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


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All known naturally occurring White tigers - and there's been preciously few of those - have been bengal tigers. Don't Think there are any White siberian tigers in the wild. Might be a bengal/siberian White cross in captivity somewhere. Which would most likely have the same Life expectancy as its parents.


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What age do tigers live up to?

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How age do Bengal tigers live up to?

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Why do endangered animals live out in the wild?

Beleive it or not an endangered species would live longer in the wild than in captivity. They also have a better chance of reproducing young in the wild,giving them a better chance of not being endangered.


Do sea lions live longer in captivity or wild?

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Do tigers live in pairs or packs?

Most tigers will choose to live alone or with a mate and cubs. This means that there are usually no more than 5 tigers that live together at a time.


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Are Siberian tigers still endangered?

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Do male lions live longer than female lions in captivity?

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