The South China Tiger, Panthera tigris amoyensis, is known for being the second smallest of all tiger subspecies. One of the world’s most critically endangered animals, this tiger is now considered to be “functionally extinct”, as it has not been seen in the wild for more that 25 years.

South china tigers would consume as much as 40 – 88 pounds a day. Scientists believe that south china tigers are functionally extinct in the wild habitat. Therefore there is no chance to observe tiger’s diet in the wild—not anymore at least.

20 to 25 years

They feed on deer, cattle and other large mammals. In terms of attacking directly, tigers will hide, wait until the perfect chance to kill, and then bite through the neck of the prey fast and fiercely. 3. South China tigers are good at swimming; they can even hunt in water.

Blue Tigers (also known as Maltese Tigers) have a blue-grey base coat with charcoal stripes. Both of these variations are extremely rare and are believed by some to be due to inbreeding (which causes the weakening of healthy genetics). They are usually smaller than their common-coloured peers.

Pink Tiger was developed in Italy. It is a cross between Bhut Jolokia and Pimenta de Neyde. This beautiful chilli variety has an amazing colour change.

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There are currently believed to be fewer than 30 of these rare tigers in the world, but many more carriers of the gene. While no official name has been designated for the colour, it is sometimes referred to as the strawberry tiger due to the strawberry blonde colouration.

So-called black tigers are due to pseudo-melanism. Pseudo-melanistic tigers have thick stripes so close together that the tawny background is barely visible between stripes. Pseudo-melanistic tigers exist and can be seen in the wild and in zoos. Such tigers are said to be getting more common due to inbreeding.

The South China Tiger is considered the rarest tiger in the world.

1. South China Tiger.
2. Sumatran Tiger.
3. Amur Tiger.
4. Bengal Tiger.
5. Indochinese Tiger.
6. Malayan Tiger.

These three subspecies include Balinese tigers (Panthera tigris balica), Caspian tigers (Panthera tigris virgata), and Javan tigers (Panthera tigris sondaica). All three have been extinct for at least 3 decades. Even though the beauty of these subspecies can no longer be enjoyed, they are still appreciated by many.

Today, the tiger is classified as Endangered in the Red List of Threatened Species published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and it is estimated that there are only 3,500 tigers remaining in the wild worldwide.

Endangered (Population decreasing)

There are only around 200 white tigers left in the world, according to the Indian Tiger Welfare Society.

The causes of extinction include hunting and loss of forest habitat and prey base. Its extinction can be attributed to hunting of tigers and their prey, habitat loss and conversion, and increased vulnerability of small populations.

Tigers are one of the most iconic yet one of the most endangered animals. The good news is that scientists agree that the tiger population can recover as long as their remaining landscapes are effectively monitored and protected. …

Tigers are near extinction in the wild that they could become extinct in the next 20 years. Their decline represents a crying visible failure to save endangered species and protect healthy environment.

Not extinct

Vaquita. The world’s smallest and most endangered cetacean, or aquatic mammal, the vaquita lives in the northern Gulf of California, Mexico. “With likely only 10 individuals remaining in 2019, the vaquita may be extinct by 2021,” said Curry.