Caspian Tiger
The Caspian tiger, also known as the Persian tiger, was a Panthera tigris tigris population that lived in Western and Central Asia, primarily in Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Turkey. It was one of the largest tiger subspecies, with males reaching lengths of up to 10 feet (3 meters) and weighing up to 660 pounds (300 kilograms). The Caspian tiger had a thick, lush coat of fur that ranged in color from pale orange to a deep rusty red, with black stripes and white underbelly. Sadly, this majestic tiger became extinct in the 20th century due to hunting, habitat loss, and poaching.