The following result is obtained by our Internet Research Algorithm: There are 6 species of tigers, tigers originated from Africa but their ancestors left Africa and went to Asia. Tigers are the world's largest cats. Largest is the Siberian Tigers 13 feet long and 300kg weighted. Tigers are heavier than lions. Unlike most cats tigers enjoys swimming and being in the water (not underwater obviously). White tigers are a type of Bengal tigers. Tigers used to hide their cubs, and hold them delicately from their neck.