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The Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) is the largest non-extinct subspecies of [[Panthera tigris|tigers]]. It once inhabited large parts of Western and Central Asia and eastern Russia, but is currently | The Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) is the largest non-extinct subspecies of [[Panthera tigris|tigers]]. It once inhabited large parts of Western and Central Asia and eastern Russia, but is currently found only in some regions of far eastern Siberia, where it is protected. The western population (extinct in the first half of the 20th century) was referred to as the Caspian tiger, although it is currently not considered a separate subspecies. | ||
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The Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) is the largest non-extinct subspecies of tigers. It once inhabited large parts of Western and Central Asia and eastern Russia, but is currently found only in some regions of far eastern Siberia, where it is protected. The western population (extinct in the first half of the 20th century) was referred to as the Caspian tiger, although it is currently not considered a separate subspecies.
Characteristics
Male Siberian tigers weigh 190 to 310 kg and measure 2.7 to 3.3 m in total length. They are about 1.1 to 1.2 m tall in shoulders. Females are generally smaller, they weigh 100 to 170 kg and measure 2.4 to 2.75 m.
Fur of the Siberian tiger is thicker than with other species. In particular the winter coat is significantly thicker and longer, and is 40-50 mm long on the back, 70-100 mm on the neck and around 60-100 mm on the chest and abdomen. Witder coat has more expressive colors, but stripes appear less outlined due to the longer fur.