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Bengal Tiger: Facts, Teeth, Habitat, Threats

All you need to know about India's national animal

Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra

Updated May 25, 2026

Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra

Updated May 25, 2026

5 min read

All you need to know about India's national animal

What is the IUCN status of the Bengal tiger?

Endangered

What is the weight of the Bengal tiger?

Upto 350 kg

What is the scientific name of the Bengal tiger?

Panthera tigris

About the Authors

Nisarg Prakash

is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.