What does this number measure?
Each individual's stripes form a distinct pattern. Displayed dimension: representative length excluding the tail.
Compare the stated dimensions
The comparison uses the number in each fact sheet: altitude, height, diameter, length or distance, depending on the reference. Two values in metres do not necessarily describe the same property.
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Source and limitations
Catalogue value to check against the source; not individually audited.
Naturalistic illustration of a tiger; anatomy, texture and coloration are interpreted, not photographic. The anatomical reference dimension is visually estimated at 88 % of the illustrated axis.