Living Beings
Evidence from the profiles
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| Trait | Coyote | Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition | Data unavailable | Carnivorous Source ↗ |
| Social organization | Data unavailable | Generally solitary Source ↗ |
| Physical traits | A pointed muzzle, upright ears and a bushy tail accompany a grayish to tawny coat. | Dark stripes break up the tiger’s outline. Stripe patterns vary from one individual to another. |
| Habitat and range | Grasslands, scrub, forests and some developed environments can provide habitat. | Tigers live in varied habitats, including tropical forests, mangrove swamps and temperate forest. |
| Diet and nutrition | Small mammals are important prey, with carrion, fruit and other foods used when available. | Tigers mainly hunt large mammals, including deer and wild pigs. |
| Behavior and activity | Individuals may forage alone, in pairs or in family associations. Social organization changes with resources and season. | A tiger usually hunts by stalking its prey and attacking at close range. |
| Geographic distribution | The Mammal Diversity Database v2.5 records this species in Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, United States. | Data unavailable |
Classification
Shared ancestry
Closest shared taxon: Carnivora.
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