Panthera Tigris (Noun)
Meaning
Large feline of forests in most of Asia having a tawny coat with black stripes; endangered.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The panthera tigris is an apex predator in the ecosystems it inhabits, primarily feeding on large ungulates and smaller mammals.
- Scientists estimated that fewer than 3,900 panthera tigris remain in the wild due to habitat loss and poaching.
- Conservation efforts are in place to protect the panthera tigris and preserve its natural habitats.
- In zoos, breeding programs for the panthera tigris focus on maintaining genetic diversity among captive populations.
- Historically, the panthera tigris once ranged from Turkey to the Russian Far East, but its geographic range has declined substantially.