There are quite a few animals named after the tiger. Check these out!

Tiger Butterfly | Tiger Shark | Tiger Moth
Tiger Salamander | Tasmanian Tiger | Tiger Bamboo

Tiger Butterfly

Tiger butterflies have distinct yellow and black striped markings on their wings and body. They are relatively common butterflies that are strong fliers with an average wingspan of 9.0-16.5 cm. Some females may be darker, especially in the south.

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Tiger Shark

The dark markings across its back resemble that of the tiger's and hence its name. Ranging between 10 to 20 feet in length, the tiger shark has a keen eyesight and well-developed sense of smell. These solitary sharks are distributed in warm tropical seas throughout the world. The tiger shark usually hunts alone and is considered a deadly predator. It has powerful jaws and serrated teeth that slice through prey.

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Tiger Moth

Tiger moths have hairy bodies and the pale yellow or cream-coloured with dark gold and black stripes. They are heavy, slow night fliers. Tiger moths may have one to several generations per year, depending on the species and latitude. At rest, their wings are folded like a roof over their bodies.

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Tiger Salamander

The tiger salamander is a large amphibian with huge blotches over its body. The spots vary with the different sub-species. The yellow and black blotches may merge to form a stripey pattern. The stripes are not limited to its back, but extend down its sides, legs and tail. Tiger salamanders have a lifespan of about 20 years! They live in deep pools and feed on earthworms, insects or molluscs.

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Tasmanian Tiger

The Tasmanian tiger-wolf was a marsupial carnivore, now believed to be extinct. It Tasmanian tiger is about 1.5 m. long, and has light brown fur with dark tiger-like stripes across its lower back. The jaws of the Tasmanian tiger are believed to open wider than any other mammal. It had a stiff, heavy tail and though called 'tiger', it was a shy, secretive animal, hunted to extinction for preying on sheep.

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Tiger Bamboo

The tiger bamboo Bambusa vulgaris found in the tropics is a golden colour with green stripes. Some varieties are uniquely black in colour. The tender shoot of the tiger bamboo is edible and considered a delicacy.

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