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Toothless Tiger

This Amur Tiger had a fierce appearance until it flashed me a smile. One upper canine is missing, the bottom canines look broken.

 

Amur Tigers (Panthera tigris altaica) are the largest of the five subspecies of tigers. They may attain up to 660 pounds and ten feet in length during their 15 year lifespans.

 

One interesting fact learned at the Detroit Zoo: "a tiger's stripes, unique to each individual, are not only on its fur, but also on its skin...".

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Uploaded on April 23, 2015
Taken on March 16, 2015