The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus Panthera. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on ungulates, such as deer and wild boar.Tigers can live in a range of environments, including the Siberian taiga, swamps, grasslands, and rainforests. They can be found anywhere from the Russian Far East to parts of North Korea, China, India, and Southwest Asia to the Indonesian island of Sumatr. tiger , ( Panthera tigris ), largest member of the cat family felidae , rivaled only by the lion ( Panthera leo ) in strength and ferocity. The tiger is endangered throughout its range, which stretches from the Russian Far East through parts of north korea , china , india , and southeast asia to the Indonesian island of sumatra . The siberian , or Amur, tiger ( P. tigris altaica ) is the largest, measuring up to 4 metres (13 feet) in total length and weighing up