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Since the tiger is part of the Felidae family, it means that ALL cats are related.
However, the tiger is one of the four "big cats" that make up the genus Panthera, the other three being the lion, jaguar and leopard.
They are the first biggest cat and the largest.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes. The latin name for "tiger" is panthera tigris.Notice the "panthera." A "panther" is the same as a "mountain lion," whos Latin name is felis concolor. Notice, again, the "felis." That is the first part of the Latin name for "cat."
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Why are tigers part of a cat family?
Not necessarily tigers but all cats (lions, housecats, bobcats, tigers, cheetahs...etc.) have all descended from a single cat species which lived millions of years ago. Over the years, they evolved to fit their habitat. Xo, Smartiiz.
What are concluding statements about tigers?
They are a member of the cat-family
Are lions a type of cat or dog?
A lion is part of the cat family.
What group of species does the tiger belong to?
The tiger belongs to the mammal group for it has fur and does not lay eggs.
Do lions eat part of their cat family?
no
Are coyotes part of the dog family?
No, coyotes are related to wolves and wolves are known as part of the dog family... Lions, and tigers are part of the cat family
What groups are tigers in?
tigers are in the cat family
What species do tigers belong?
Tigers belong to the CAT family
Are tigers big?
Tigers are one of the 'big cat' family.
Do tigers have nests?
no! as they are from cat family
Are lions and tigers part of the feline family?
Panther is a generic term that applies to all members of the Panthera genus and includes lions, tigers, leopards, snow leopards and jaguars. All are members of the Felidae (cat) family.
Are tigers smart animals?
Yes, tigers are considered intelligent animals. They demonstrate problem-solving skills, exhibit complex social behaviors, and possess keen senses that are crucial for hunting and survival in the wild.
What groups are tiger?
tigers are in the cat family
What family do tigers come from?
The tiger comes from the cat family. Tigers are the biggest of all the big cats. Some people think lions are the biggest but the Siberian tiger (the Amur tiger) and a few other species bring the tigers to the largest cat in the cat family.
What are important details about tigers?
They are orange and have black strips all over their bodies. They are also part of the big cat family
What is the jaguar's family tree?
part of the jaguar family are gaylords and bhatti men
What is the next largest animal in the cat family?
Tigers are the largest and heaviest member of the cat family .
