In Photos: Tigers Tigers are the largest of all the cats and one of the most deadly! of 6 Siberian Tiger The Siberian (Amur) tiger is the largest tiger and the largest of all the cats. Sleeping Bengal Tiger Sleeping during the heat of the day is a familiar site with most cats. Water Tigers, unlike lions, like to be in and around water, often jumping in for a swim in order to keep cool during the heat of the day. Pathway Just like other animals, tigers like to stick to quiet paths; like roads or footpaths. These highways allow them to pace through their territory much quicker than pushing through the bush. Camouflage A tiger's orange and black stripes are oddly fantastic camouflage. Although it seems extrovert to us the stripes resemble long, dry grass and allow the tiger to creep up on unwitting prey. Siberian Tiger with Baby Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) with a baby between her teeth. Slideshow Pause Show Images Hide Images Tweet