Along with the lion, tigers are the largest species of felines. Their majesty is transmitted in their elegant way of walking, their amazing coat, their vigorous corporality, their sophisticated faces and features, and that imposing mix that generates an aura of respect wherever they pass.
Tigers live on large areas of land. Among their innate elegance, they are more solitary than social, and spend their lives seeking survival among large plots that frame their beauty. Until 1 century ago there were at least nine types of tigers; However, factors such as poaching and habitat loss have put many of them on the verge of extinction and at least three have already disappeared in recent years.
It seems that the human species does not realize the damage caused to the environment until shocking news arrives with images of beautiful species that no longer exist.
These are the species of tigers that are no longer with us:
Bali or Balinese tiger: they were natives of the Indonesian island of Bali. Due to excessive housing, this tiger became extinct in 1937. It was the first type of tiger to become extinct. It was the smallest species of tiger.
Javan tiger: It was very similar to the Sumatran tiger, but with darker fur and finer, more abundant and tight stripes. It was considered completely extinct in 1994 as a result of hunting and the devastation of forests to convert them into agricultural areas.
Caspian Tiger: in 1965 it was already a declining and very rare species. It is also known as the Persian tiger. It was the third largest species of tiger that existed. Its adult males could weigh up to 240kg.