The Tiger has a long body,
a short neck, and a firm head with a short muzzle that contains a set of
sharp teeth. Tigers have stout legs that end in broad paws. A well fed tiger
is bulky, broad in the shoulders, back, and loins. Males are generally longer
and heavier than females. The average length for males is about 6 feet long
and with a tail length of 3 feet long. Females are usually 6 to 12 inches
shorter in body length.
A tiger's fur color varies
from orange-red to tawny yellow, with a lot of black stripes that have different
lengths and widths. The cheeks, throat, and the insides of the ears and
legs are white. The back of the ear is black with a white spot in the center.