The dimensions of the container shall allow the animal to turn completely around freely, or shall prevent it from turning at all. The height shall provide adequate space for the animal to stand upright with head extended, the length shall permit it to lay in the full prone position. Actual container dimensions vary according to species and size of animal. Food and water containers with adequate safe access for replenishment must be made available by the shipper, taking into account the duration of the flight. Where more than one animal is to be carried in a container, multiples of the above provisions shall apply.
Divisions can take the form of partitions such as metal grills.
Compatible animals need not be separated by a partition when it is probable they will not harm each other during shipment. Prior to the introduction of any new tiger to an existing population, the newcomer should be quarantined for at least 30 days. Ideally the tiger will be held in a separate facility and cared for by keepers that do not care for other felids. Unfortunately, this may not always be possible. In these instances, the tiger should be separated from other cats as much as possible, and keepers should work with it after they have finished all work with the existing collection.