South China Tiger

      The South China Tiger, also known as Chinese tiger, is native to China's central and southern areas. Male South China Tigers weighs 149-225 kilograms and the female are 90-120 kilograms. It is in danger of extinction(灭绝).      

     The south China tiger has been listed(被列入) as one of the world's ten most endangered animals. South China tiger has not been seen in the wild for more than 25 years. It is reported that there are 98 south China tigers living in captivity (关押) in China. Many experts believe the animal is actually nowhere to find in the wild.  

     The South China Tiger lives in forests and mountain areas. It does not live in groups and is often active at night. It has good sense of smelling and very quick movements. The South China Tiger is good at swimming rather than(而不是) climbing. It is very ferocious and it eats mainly meat. It usually eats fresh meat of wild bears, wild oxen, and deer. It has yellow and black streaks(条纹) all over its body and it looks very beautiful. Its tail is long and strong.

      In fact, other tigers in the world are also in danger. During the past years, many forests have been cut down. So their habitats(栖息地) and the living conditions(条件) are becoming worse and worse. There are fewer tigers left in the world now. Tigers are the animals of the world, and they should have their own living spaces. We must do our best to protect the tigers and their living environment.

1. Where does the South China Tiger live?

2. Is the South China Tiger active at night?

3. What does it usually eat?

4. What does it look like?

5. Why are other tigers in the world in danger?