Tigers are powerful and majestic, but there’s more to them than you might know. Here are 10 surprising facts about these jungle royals

Tigers have roamed the earth for nearly 2 million years

Human activity has shrunk tiger habitats by 95%, endangering their future

More tigers are kept in captivity in the U.S. than are left in the wild

India is home to around 3,700 wild tigers, the most in the world

Tigers use soft toe pads to hunt quietly, making them master ambushers

A large meal, like a deer, can feed a tiger for up to a week

Tigers cover their kills with leaves and dirt to protect it from scavengers

Tigers grunt, roar, and chuff to communicate various emotions and needs

Some say that tiger urine has a surprising popcorn-like smell

WWF works hard to secure a safe future for wild tigers across their range.