The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest living feline species and is a member of the genus Panthera and the NationalI I animal of India. It is best recognised by the dark vertical stripes of orange fur with a white underside. It is an apex predator and mainly hunts deer and wild boar. According to the IUCN Red List, tigers are designated as endangered. In 2015, the world?s wild tiger population was estimated to be between 3,062 and 3,948 adults, with most populations living in small isolated niches. The establishment of numerous tiger reserves in India currently hosts the largest tiger population.