Living BeingsCompare species
African Baobab
Adansonia digitata
Tiger
Panthera tigris
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | African Baobab | Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition | Data unavailable | Carnivorous Source ↗ |
| Social organization | Not applicable | Generally solitary Source ↗ |
| Physical traits | Thick, fibrous bark surrounds a broad trunk. Each compound leaf has several leaflets radiating from a central point. | Dark stripes break up the tiger’s outline. Stripe patterns vary from one individual to another. |
| Habitat and range | A terrestrial tree of tropical Africa, it is adapted to seasonally dry conditions and is also planted in gardens and settlements. | Tigers live in varied habitats, including tropical forests, mangrove swamps and temperate forest. |
| Diet and nutrition | Leaves produce sugars through photosynthesis. Water and mineral nutrients are taken up through the roots. | Tigers mainly hunt large mammals, including deer and wild pigs. |
| Behavior and activity | Data unavailable | A tiger usually hunts by stalking its prey and attacking at close range. |
| Reproduction and life cycle | Large, hanging white flowers develop into capsules containing seeds embedded in pale, powdery pulp. New trees can be grown from seed. | Data unavailable |
| Geographic distribution | Native to Africa and cultivated elsewhere. The accompanying photograph shows a planted specimen in Madagascar; that location should not be confused with the native range of every baobab species. | Data unavailable |
| Ecological role | Its flowers, fruit and extensive woody structure provide biological resources. The familiar name baobab also applies to other species, which should not be confused with this one. | Data unavailable |
| Distinctive adaptations | A substantial trunk and drought-resistant growth form help distinguish this tree from many humid-forest trees. | Data unavailable |
Classification
Shared ancestry
Closest shared taxon: Eukaryota.