How long do tigers and other large cats live?

This is quite a broad question, as each species (and in some cases, subspecies) have slightly different genetics which can impact the length of an animal's life. read more

Big cats suffer from many of the same type of illnesses and weaknesses as humans do, which means they can fall victim to cancers, infections, parasites, inherited and congenital defects, and more. This should help explain the variability in these numbers. read more

Tigers have been known to live to the age of 26 in the wild. Female tigers give birth to two to four cubs at a time, on average, and can do so every two years. Survival is difficult for cubs; about half of all cubs do not live more than two years. Support tigers and other species. Sign on to stop wildlife crime. read more

Young cubs usually do not live long, and many of them die within two years after they get born. Mortality is a big problem, so only half of those that survive live to establish their territory and further reproduce. Siberian tigers live between 10 to 15 years in the wild, but in captivity they can live up to 22 years on average. read more