Classmate Facts # 58 - Tiger Trivia

1. A Buddhist Temple in Western Thailand called the 'Tiger Temple' keeps numerous animals, including several tigers that can be petted by visitors!

2. Tigers can spend up to eighteen hours sleeping!

3. Tigers have eyes that are the brightest of any other animal in the world.

4. Tigers will occasionally eat vegetarian for dietary fiber!

5. The Tungusic people (people of Siberia and northern China who speak Tungusic Languages) often referred to the Siberian Tiger as "Grandfather" or "Old Man".