Tigers 101 | National Geographic

How many tiger subspecies are currently alive?

• Three

• Six

• Nine

• Twelve

Which tiger subspecies is known to be the largest?

• Bengal Tiger

• Sumatran Tiger

• Siberian Tiger

• Malayan Tiger

What unique physical feature helps tigers be excellent swimmers?

• Long tails

• Powerful muscles

• Webbed toes

• Thick fur

What causes the white fur in white tigers?

• A lack of eumelanin pigment.

• A mutated gene that prevents orange pigmentation.

• Exposure to cold environments.

• A diet rich in specific nutrients.