Siberian or Amur Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) Beardsley Zoo's
Siberian Tiger, Robeki, is a member of the Species Survival Plan
(SSP) for Siberian Tigers. They may be bred with other Siberian
tigers in the United States or from other countries in order to
keep their population healthy and stable. Connecticut's
Beardsley Zoo is proud of its role in this conservation program
that ensures the survival of these majestic predators for future
generations. 9 to 12 feet. Height: 3 feet, 6 inches at the
shoulder. Weight: 400 to 650 pounds. (record 850 pounds) These
enormous cats have pale yellow-orange fur above that shades to
creamy white below. They have a long fur I coat (up to 3 inches
along the belly) to protect them in temperatures to 50 degrees
below zero. All tigers have pale blackish stripes with a
distinctive pattern on the face as unique as a fingerprint.
Males are generally one-third larger than females. Depending on
the subspecies, tigers may be found in a variety of habitats.
Siberian tigers are found