ABOUT THE Amur Tiger

The Amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica), also known as the Siberian tiger, is the largest of all big cats and one of the most powerful predators on Earth. Native to the cold forests of Russia, northern China, and Korea, these solitary hunters are built for survival in freezing climates.

Each Amur tiger has a unique striped pattern, much like a human fingerprint, and their thick fur and layer of fat help them withstand temperatures as low as – 40°C. Adult males can weigh up to 306 kg and live for around 20 years in the wild.

They roam vast territories of dense forest and mountain, marking their scent on trees to warn other tigers away. Their diet includes deer, wild boar, and smaller mammals, and a single adult can consume up to 50 kilograms of meat in one meal.

Meet Kalinka

Kalinka, a 15-year-old Amur tiger, has recently joined Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park from Chessington Zoo, where she was born in 2010 at Sweden’s Kolmården Wildlife Park.

During her years at Chessington, Kalinka helped raise awareness for her critically endangered species, captivating millions of visitors and becoming an ambassador for tiger conservation. Now, in her new home in Suffolk, she joins Asiatic lions Kamal and Rani in a purpose-built big cat reserve – a space designed for her to roam, rest, and play in a more natural environment.

Her move was carefully coordinated between the Chessington and Jimmy’s Farm teams, ensuring her comfort and safety throughout the journey. With familiar keepers continuing her care, Kalinka is settling in beautifully and continues to inspire visitors to protect wild tigers and other threatened species around the world.

Did you know

No two tigers share the same stripe pattern – it’s as unique as a human fingerprint!

WHAT THEY EAT: Carnivorous

HABITAT: Forests and Mountains

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Kalinka, Amur Tiger at Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park

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