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(Created page with "== Introduction == The Siberian tiger (''Panthera tigris altaica''), also known as the Amur tiger, is a tiger subspecies native to the Russian Far East, Northeast China, and possibly North Korea. It is the largest extant cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. The Siberian tiger is distinguished by its pale coat, which is thicker than that of other tiger subspecies, and its large size, with males weighing up to 320 kg (710 lb) and measuring up to 3.3 m (...") |
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The [[Siberian tiger]] (''Panthera tigris altaica''), also known as the Amur tiger, is a tiger subspecies native to the Russian Far East, Northeast China, and possibly North Korea. It is the largest extant cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. The Siberian tiger is distinguished by its pale coat, which is thicker than that of other tiger subspecies, and its large size, with males weighing up to 320 kg (710 lb) and measuring up to 3.3 m (10.8 ft) in total length. | The [[Siberian tiger]] (''Panthera tigris altaica''), also known as the Amur tiger, is a tiger subspecies native to the Russian Far East, Northeast China, and possibly North Korea. It is the largest extant cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. The Siberian tiger is distinguished by its pale coat, which is thicker than that of other tiger subspecies, and its large size, with males weighing up to 320 kg (710 lb) and measuring up to 3.3 m (10.8 ft) in total length. | ||
[[Image:Detail-79301.jpg|thumb|center|A majestic Siberian tiger standing in a snowy forest, showcasing its thick fur and powerful build.|class=only_on_mobile]] | |||
[[Image:Detail-79302.jpg|thumb|center|A majestic Siberian tiger standing in a snowy forest, showcasing its thick fur and powerful build.|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
== Taxonomy and Evolution == | == Taxonomy and Evolution == | ||