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Habitat:
The Siberian Tiger is found in USSR in the Sikhote-Alin Range, near the city of Vladivostok. It also lives in the forests of eastern Asia, northern China and
Manchuria. It lives in wet or dry grasslands and in woodlands, flatlands or mountains. The tiger prefers river valleys with rocky slops. It is an
endangered species. Accounts of how many vary greatly!
Movement:
The
Siberian Tiger can run, climb, leap, and swim. Tigers stalk and kill their prey alone.
Protection:
They are protected by its sharp teeth and the tiger's black stripes camouflage it from predators.
They also have a loud roar that can be heard a mile away. The tiger's paws are equipped with long,
retractile claws to help grab and hold prey. It has loose skin on its belly which permits the animal to be kicked by prey with less chance of injury. Its eyes
are in front to allow for depth perception and the ability to isolate and efficiently capture prey.
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