National Geographic Readers: Tigers

What does endangered mean?

• at risk of dying out

• no longer alive

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A place where a plant or animal naturally lives

• habitat

• apartment building

• house

How do tigers spend their time?

• howling

• hunting and marking their territory

• eating plants

What is special about a tiger's paws?

• They are small but powerful.

• They don't sink in deep snow.

• They have three toes.

How do tigers live?

• In groups of three to four

• with all their friends

• alone, except when a mother is raising her cubs.

What is a baby tiger called?

• a pup

• a cub

• a kit

• a gosling

Where do tigers like to live?

• in the desert

• in the mountains

• near the water

• on the plains

What do tigers like to eat?

• people

• fruits and berries

• insects

• lots of meat

How many tigers are in the wild today?

• less than 500

• less than 1000

• less than 2000

• less than 3500

How many kinds of tigers are there today?

• 3

• 5

• 8

• 10

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