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Differences Between the Bengal Tiger and the Siberian Tiger

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By Graham Harper, Journalist specialized in animal welfare. June 27, 2017



Both belonging to the species Panthera Thigris, the Bengal tiger is known by its scientific name Panthera Tigris Tigris while the Siberian tiger for is called by its scientific name Panthera Tigris Altaica. At first glance they are very similar animals, but they have very prominent differences.

If you are not an animal expert or are not that knowledgeable on the animal world, you can confuse them very easily. That's why AnimalWised want to share with you the differences between these two animals. Ranging from their habitat, their diet and their adaptation to environment, among others.

Keep reading to discover some fun facts about these beautiful animals, which are titled the largest cats in the world. Now, let's observe the differences between the Bengal tiger and the Siberian tiger.

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Differences between weight and size

Differences in habits

Do they have the same diet?

Differences in color and appearance

How to differentiate between a Bengal tiger and a Siberian?

Differences between weight and size

Previously, the Siberian tiger was considered the largest of the subspecies, however recent studies indicate that the Bengal tiger is currently the largest. The total length of the Bengal tiger can reach 270-310 cm long, the Siberian tigers can measure up to 200 to 250 cm in length, in both cases the tail measures 80 to 100 cm.

In terms of weight the Siberian tiger takes first place, reaching a 320 kg average weight, while the Bengal tigers have an average weight of 222 kg. The largest Bengal tiger in recorded history measured 338 cm and weighed 388.7 kg, while its largest Siberian cousin measured 333 cm and weighed 465 kg.

In the image below you can see a Bengal tiger.



Differences in habits

Differences can also be seen depending on the location of each species. For example, the Bengal tiger can be found in India, Bangladesh and Nepal, in the different parks of these countries since. There are very few existing wild animals there.

We can find the Siberian tiger in the extreme Southeast of Russia and in the border between China and Russia. In earlier times they could be found in countries like Mongolia and Korea. However due to hunting and the Asian black market, its range is now reduced.

As for the weather, the Bengal tiger lives in hot desert areas and on grasslands where the climate is humid and cool. The Siberian tiger is adapted to live in extreme cold conditions, inhabiting snowy places for example. But we can also find them in wetlands and grasslands.