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The tiger is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus Panthera. It has a powerful, muscular body with a large head and paws, a long tail, and distinctive black, mostly vertical stripes on orange fur. It was first scientifically described in 1758 and is traditionally classified into eight recent subspecies though some recognize only two subspecies, mainland Asian tigers and island tigers of the Sunda Islands.

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McKellar on why Tigers success could cause a stink Dan McKellar on why smelly socks and the "pinch-me" feeling of coaching Leicester Tigers brings a flood of emotions. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2024
Salford edge out Tigers in thriller Nene Macdonald marks his home debut with an audacious try as Salford hold off Castleford to claim their first win of the season. BBC Sport - Published on February 25, 2024
Woods' son, 15, aiming to reach PGA Tour event Charlie Woods, the teenage son of golf legend Tiger, will start his attempt to qualify for a first PGA Tour event next week. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2024

Tiger killed by speeding car near Mysuru airport A tiger, aged one and a half years, tragically lost its life in a collision with a speeding car near Mandakalli village on the outskirts of the city late on Sunday night. The incident occurred in the.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 29, 2024
Tiger kills man in Uttarakhand, 4th death this year IndiaTimes - Published on January 27, 2024
Tiger in Aravalis! Sariska cat wanders into Haryana A tiger from Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan has strayed into the Aravalis near Rewari. Wildlife officials are tracking the tiger, which attacked a farmer in Sukh Kheda village. Precautions are.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 19, 2024

Tiger strays out of Sariska, attacks farmer IndiaTimes - Published on January 18, 2024
Tom Sandoval Scolded by PETA for Posing with Tiger at Thailand Zoo Tom Sandoval's back in his all-too-familiar villain role ... he's under fire from fans and castmates for interacting with a captive tiger, and PETA is schooling him on why it's bad for big cats. The.. TMZ.com - Published on January 4, 2024
Tigress caught in Bhimtal killer of 3 women, tests confirm IndiaTimes - Published on January 3, 2024
Tiger sighted at 3,640 metres, highest point in India yet A tiger has been spotted at an altitude of 3,640 metres in a Sikkim sanctuary, making it the highest point at which the animal has been sighted in India. Trap cameras placed at Pangolakha Wildlife.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 9, 2023

Call of the wild: Tigress grooms mother’s cub The call of the wild can be one of primordial love. Big cats have a solitary streak and are ruthlessly possessive about their turf and cubs, but three-year-old Bijli (T-114) of Maharashtra’s.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 25, 2023
Champions Wigan at Tigers for Super League opener Champions Wigan will play Castleford in their Super League opener, while Hull FC and Hull KR kick off the campaign in a derby. BBC Sport - Published on November 22, 2023
Harlequins edge Tigers in thriller to move top Harlequins return to the top of the Premiership as they shade Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2023	Pakistan win comfortably to knock out Bangladesh Watch highlights as Pakistan easily beat Bangladesh by seven-wickets in Kolkata to knock the Tigers out of the Cricket World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on October 31, 2023
Tiger kills forest guard in Jim Corbett IndiaTimes - Published on October 18, 2023	Tiger IndiaTimes - Published on July 30, 2023
Tigress that gave birth to litter of 3 eats 2 dead cubs IndiaTimes - Published on July 22, 2023	Former LSU Women's Basketball Star Danielle Ballard Killed In Car Crash Former LSU women's basketball star Danielle Ballard -- who helped lead the Tigers to the Sweet 16 in 2014 -- was tragically killed on Thursday ... after she was struck by a car in Tennessee. She was.. TMZ.com - Published on July 13, 2023
‘Tiger population growth rate of less than 1% a year nothing to brag about’ IndiaTimes - Published on May 26, 2023	Sale edge Tigers to reach first final for 17 years Sale overcome holders Leicester in a bruising and tense semi-final to reach their first Premiership final for 17 years. BBC Sport - Published on May 14, 2023
PM Modi to launch Big Cat Alliance, release latest tiger population data on Project Tiger's golden jubilee Tigers, lions, leopards, pumas, jaguars, and cheetahs are the seven most important big cats in the world, and the IBCA's mission is to preserve and conserve them through reducing poaching and illicit.. DNA - Published on April 8, 2023	Tigers look to 'keep progressing' after four wins Leicester Tigers centre Guy Porter says the team will use a week off to find ways to "keep progressing" as they look to seal a place in the Premiership play-offs. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2023
Stars and Scars -- You Be the Judge "Vanderpump Rules" is the hottest show in town thanks to the 'Scandoval,' and wow, Tiger's gettin' sued by his ex after allegedly tricking her into going on vacation and changing the locks. So, we.. TMZ.com - Published on March 11, 2023	Tetteh gets off the mark as Hull beat West Brom Benjamin Tetteh scores his first goal for Hull City as the Tigers beat Championship play-off hopefuls West Bromwich Albion. BBC Sport - Published on March 3, 2023
'Tiger's cubs transforming into golf's big beasts' The form of Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler BBC Sport - Published on February 13, 2023	Northampton beat Leicester to spoil Burns farewell Northampton Saints overcome Leicester in the East Midlands derby to spoil Freddie Burns' final game for Tigers. BBC Sport - Published on January 28, 2023
Burns 'cherishes' memories he made for Tigers fans Departing Leicester Tigers fly-half Freddie Burns gets emotional reading a message sent to him from a supporter. BBC Sport - Published on January 27, 2023	Borthwick helping find Tigers successor - Pinchen Steve Borthwick is playing a part in finding his successor at Leicester, says Tigers chief executive Andrea Pinchen. BBC Sport - Published on January 4, 2023
Wigglesworth proud to take charge of Tigers Richard Wigglesworth says he had doubts about retiring to become Leicester interim boss, before deciding he is ready for the job. BBC Sport - Published on December 22, 2022	Woods influence apparent as we enter 'Tiger season' With the golfing year moving into what has become 'Tiger season', Woods will once again energise what would otherwise be one of the least significant periods of the calendar, writes Iain Carter. BBC Sport - Published on November 28, 2022
Slater brace stuns Cardiff as Hull fight back Hull City midfielder Regan Slater scores twice in two minutes as the Tigers come from behind to beat Cardiff City. BBC Sport - Published on November 8, 2022	Jockey Taiki Yanagida Dead At 28 After Horrific Horse Racing Accident Awful news in horse racing ... jockey Taiki Yanagida -- known as "Tiger" -- has passed away days after he fell and was trampled during a race in New Zealand. Taiki was only 28. The accident occurred.. TMZ.com - Published on August 9, 2022
Masters: Scottie beamed, Rory roared and Tiger was back BBC Sport golf correspondent Iain Carter looks back at the 86th Masters at Augusta when Scottie beamed, Rory roared and we could marvel at another extraordinary Tiger feat. BBC Sport - Published on April 11, 2022	Tiger shot dead after biting arm of zoo cleaner A tiger has died after being shot when it bit the arm of a cleaner at a zoo in Florida. Sky News - Published on December 30, 2021
Nic Dolly on rise to England cap and Tigers future A year ago, Nic Dolly was without a club and plotting personal training plans for others. Now, he is an England international taking on the best of France. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2021	Tiger 'MDT23' may not be a man-eater, Madras HC tells TN Forest Department; Dept clarifies The department had been facing immense pressure, as this predator is said to have killed livestock and also two persons. DNA - Published on October 5, 2021
Tamil Nadu: 6-month old injured Tiger cub rescued successfully Since the time of its spotting two days ago, forest staff had been tracking the weak-appearing cub. DNA - Published on September 29, 2021	Carole Baskin Rips Celebs for Posing with Tiger at ATL Party Carole Baskin is blasting Diddy, and several other celebs at an Atlanta birthday bash, for posing with a white tiger ... and she claims there are signs the animal was distressed. Diddy, Jack Harlow,.. TMZ.com - Published on June 3, 2021
Tiger in Houston Still Missing, Alleged Owner's Lawyer Denies it's His The bizarre case of the tiger on the loose in Houston has gotten even stranger, as the man police arrested for the incident denies being the owner ... and nobody seems to know where the tiger is. Cops.. TMZ.com - Published on May 13, 2021	Tiger on the Loose in Houston Nearly Shot by Neighbor Whoever let their tiger out and about on the streets of a Houston neighborhood this weekend is certainly no Joe Exotic, but they were trying to be ... and almost got the thing killed. Check out this.. TMZ.com - Published on May 10, 2021