Bali Tiger Panthera tigris balica extinct since the 1940 s Caspian Tiger Panthera tigris virgata extinct since the early 1970 s Misc. The tiger is one of the best known mammals, and has become a symbol everywhere for conservation. Today, sadly, there are more tigers in captivity then exist in the wild. The tail can be ground and mixed with soap for applications as an ointment in the treatment of skin disease. The bones from the tip of the tail ward off evil.
Crushed bone added to wine is an old Taiwanese general tonic.
The hair should be burnt to drive away centipedes. Whiskers should be kept as a charm for protection against bullets, and to give courage. Floating ribs should be carried as a good luck talisman. To prevent a child from having convulsions, remove the small bones from the feet and tie them to the child s wrists. The largest of all the living cats, the tiger is immediately recognizable by its unique reddish orange coat with black stripes.