Review: A fascinating look at the world's biggest cat
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 3, 2014
I've never forgotten the first time I saw a tiger in our city zoo many years ago. I've seen lions up close in Kenya, and they were big enough, but the tiger dwarfed any lion that I've seen, even the well fed ones in a zoo. Tigers are Big Cats, in capital letters, along with lions, jaguars, and leopards. Author Kay de Silva's book describes the characteristics of tigers, their habitats, and the different species of tigers. It's an informative look at these remarkable predators.Tigers are only found in Asia and parts of Russia. They're not found in Africa, as is sometimes mistakenly believed. I was surprised to learn that tigers, unlike many cats, love water and that they're powerful swimmers. I also learned that a group of tigers is called an "ambush" or a "streak." Unlike lions, which live and hunt together, most tigers are solitary animals. There are a number of tiger species, with the Bengal Tiger (also known as an Indian Tiger) being the most common species.The book is a short but fascinating look at tigers. Recommended for adults as well as their kids.