Tony the Tiger was nothing compared to the power and strength of a real life tiger. They weigh around 720 pounds and measure 6 feet in length. The tail alone measures 3 feet alone, now that's a big cat! They are considered to be Obligate Carnivores because they depend on animal meat for nutrition and survival. Their powerful jaws are able to bring down prey such as deer and antelope. They hunt alone unlike the lion. Hunting alone gives them the advantage of catching its prey because it is much easier for one tiger to sneak up on a prey rather than a group of tigers.
The tiger symbolizes strength, power and invisibility. In Japanese Tattoo, a tiger with a dragon symbolizes heaven and earth. According to Shaolin Martial Arts, tigers are known to have a "hard" form of martial arts while the dragon has a "soft" style of fighting. Together they represent the balance of power. This beautiful wild cat is also one of the 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals. Those born under this ferocious animal sign are said to be born leaders. To see this large cat in a dream can actually be a wake up call telling you to discover a new passion, start a new adventure or even take more of a leadership role. It can also mean female sexuality, aggression and seduction.
Tigers are considered to be one of the five largest cats in the world, which includes the African Lion, Jaguar, Puma and Leopard. Tigers can live 10 to 15 years in the wild and 20 to 25 in captivity. Unfortunately, this beautiful wild cat is classified as an endangered species, which means they are endangered of extinction. There are only 2,500 tigers left in the world and it is so sad to think that we humans are there only known enemies and the main cause of the extinction.
