THE TIGER

The Indian tiger (Felis tigris) is found throughout India, from the Himalayas to Cape Comorin, with the exception of the desert regions in Sind, Punjab and Rajasthan. It has been found even at high elevations on the hills and in the Himalayas, recorded at altitudes of 10,000 feet. It usually frequents wet, evergreen forest, but it also inhabits open dry jungles and grassy marshes. The tiger preys upon game animals of all kinds including deer, wild boar and other carnivorous animals such as panthers.