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IntroductionThe Siberian tiger is considered a critically endangered species with the primary threats to its' survival in the wild being poaching and habitat loss from intensive logging and development. Tigers are most commonly poached for their fur and for their body parts used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. They are the largest of the tiger species and can grow up to 13 feet in length and weigh up to 700 lbs. They are well known for their elegant walk and their purring sound. The Siberian tiger is a very dedicated hunter, and they blend well into their surroundings.

HabitatSiberian tigers use to have a huge habitat because they are able to adapt to different types of environments which range from the Siberian taiga to open grasslands, the snow and tropical mangrove swamps. However as it can be seen on the map, their habitat has been reduced dramatically. Siberian tigers are extremely territorial, so they will fight other animals and other tigers that invade their space.

As their name indicates that they are found in Siberia. Unfortunately that is their only natural habitat remaining as they have been destroyed in Asia and Russia over the years. Today they are found in the higher mountain areas where they are far away from humans.

Changing Habitats

As climate change continues to warm the planet, tigers are feeling the heat. As we see ocean levels rise, tigers are losing habitat due to decrease in areas like India's Sundarban islands. As rising sea levels claim more habitat and sea water moves up river, naturally fresh water is becoming more saline, or more highly concentrated with salt.

These factors are forcing the tigers to move northward towards areas more heavily populated by humans and increasing the likelihood of animal/human conflicts.

EcosystemA Siberian Tiger’s ecosystem is the snow or the jungle. They use oxygen, sunlight, food, water and soil to live. These things are very important to a tiger’s life, they need their vitamins, fibres, and much more.

There are an estimated 400 to 500 Siberian tigers living in the wild, and recent studies suggest that these numbers are stable. An ecosystem is a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

Food Chains & Food Webs

This food chain/food web shows the sun at the bottom then the grass, after that the Deer and the Wild Boar and at the top the Siberian Tiger. A food chain is the path by which energy passes from one living thing to another living thing. A food web is a system of interlocking and interdependent food chains.

Dichotomous KeyA Dichotomous Key is a tool used to identify organisms through a series of choices that leads to the correct name of an organism. This dichotomous key shows the Siberian Tiger, Dolphin, Asian Elephant and the Koala.

Siberian Tiger - Dolphin - Asian Elephant - Koala

Do they live on land?

Yes No

Siberian Tiger - Asian Elephant - Koala Dolphin

Are they coloured grey?

Yes NoAsian Elephant - Koala Siberian Tiger

Do they have fur?

NoYesAsian ElephantKoala

Species Profile

Taxonomy:Kingdom - AnimaliaPhylum - ChordataClass - MammaliaOrder- CarnivoraFamily - FelidaeGenus - Panthera Species - Panthera tigris altaicaScientific name - Panthera tigris altaicaCommon name - English: - Amur Tiger - Tiger Italian: Tigre siberiana German: Sibirischer Tiger

MRS GREN

M - yesR - yesS - yes

G - yesR - yesE - yesN - yes

A Siberian Tiger is a breed of tiger. It moves itself around to get from place to place and they breathe oxygen to respire. The SIberian Tiger is sensitive to the environment and they are one of the best hunters. This picture is of a fully grown tiger and it grows fully by the time they are 2.5 to 5 years old. Male and female Siberian Tigers mate to have cubs and they excrete by going to the toilet on the ground. A Siberian Tiger eats food to make energy.

ClassificationThe Siberian Tiger is classified as a mammal and is a vertebrate. A vertebrate is an animal with a spine and a invertebrate is an animal without a spine. A mammal includes these types of things give birth to live young, have fur or hair, they are warm-blooded, mammals that live on land have 4 legs and ears that stick out.

ConclusionIn conclusion Siberian tigers are getting hunted for their skin and special parts of their body for Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Siberian tigers habitat mostly the snow and the rainforest, they can adapt to huge grasslands. The Siberian tiger is classified as a mammal and it is a vertebrate. The scientific name for the Siberian tiger is Panthera tigris altaica.

The population of Siberian tigers are around 350-450 tigers. They are the largest of the tiger species and can grow up to 13 feet in length and weigh up to 700 lbs. As climate change continues to warm the planet, tigers are feeling the heat.

Bibliography

Animal Fact Guide. (2016). Siberian Tiger Facts | Amur Tigers | Endangered Animals. [online] Available at: http://www.animalfactguide.com/animal-facts/siberian-tiger/ [Accessed 8 Aug. 2016].

Animals.nationalgeographic.com. (2016). [online] Available at: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/siberian-tiger/ [Accessed 17 Jul. 2016].

ARKive. (2016). Tiger video - Panthera tigris - al02 | ARKive. [online] Available at: http://www.arkive.org/tiger/panthera-tigris/video-al02.html [Accessed 19 Jul. 2016].

Snyder, D. (2016). Taxonomy Description: Kingdom - Phylum Class Order Species Common Name - Anamlia Panthera. [online] Tigerhomes.org. Available at: http://www.tigerhomes.org/animal/curriculums/taxonomy-pc.cfm [Accessed 16 Aug. 2016].

Tigersincrisis.com. (2016). Siberian Tiger: an Endangered Species. [online] Available at: http://www.tigersincrisis.com/siberian_tiger.htm [Accessed 24 Jul. 2016].

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