A subspecies of tiger, the Siberian tiger is primarily found in the forested and mountainous regions of eastern Russia. Siberian tigers are the largest cat found on planet Earth. History: Like the Bengal tiger, the Siberian tiger is classified as endangered by the IUCN. Their numbers are limited, with extremely low genetic diversity. The ongoing fragmentation of habitats divides the population into mountainous and forested areas. Fortunately, there are regulations and sanctuaries that help in the preservation and enhancement of their numbers.

• Scientific name: Panthera tigris altaica
• Characteristics: The stripes of the Siberian tiger are entirely unique to the individual.