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Tigers are the largest members of the cat family and are renowned for their power and strength.
There were eight tiger subspecies at one time, but three became extinct during the 20th century. Over the last 100 years, hunting and forest destruction have reduced tiger populations from hundreds of thousands of animals to perhaps fewer than 2,500. Tigers are hunted as trophies, and also for body parts that are used in traditional Chinese medicine. All five remaining tiger subspecies are endangered, and many protection programs are in place.
Bengal tigers live in India and are sometimes called Indian tigers. They are the most common tiger and number about half of all wild tigers. Over many centuries they have become an important part of Indian tradition and lore.
Tigers live alone and aggressively scent-mark large territories to keep their rivals away. They are powerful nocturnal hunters that travel many miles to find buffalo, deer, wild pigs, and other large mammals. Tigers use their distinctive coats as camouflage (no two have exactly the same stripes). They lie in wait and creep close enough to attack their victims with a quick spring and a fatal pounce. A hungry tiger can eat as much as 60 pounds (27 kilograms) in one night, though they usually eat less.
Despite their fearsome reputation, most tigers avoid humans; however, a few do become dangerous man eaters. These animals are often sick and unable to hunt normally, or live in an area where their traditional prey has vanished.
Females give birth to litters of two to six cubs, which they raise with little or no help from the male. Cubs cannot hunt until they are 18 months old and remain with their mothers for two to three years, when they disperse to find their own territory.
Our silhouette stalking tiger is cut from 1/8" Baltic Birch and includes a base of Eastern White pine for easy display.  It is part of our wild animal collection.  Start your collection now. The silhouette measures 4 ¾ X 9 1/2  including the base. The base is 1 1/2" wide. It is painted with several coats of deep black color paint.

Our silhouettes make an interesting and unique addition to any decor at home or office. Display it on a desk,
shelf or bookcase. We like to display them on window sills or on the top of the bottom sash of a double hung
window. The natural back light of the outside really highlights them. Many people have purchased our silhouettes
for wedding cake toppers or reception table decorations. In addition they have provided table decorations for
many special events. You can also use them as a wall decoration by not using the base and with a small hanger
or adhesive mount them on the wall. They make welcomed unique gifts for those on your shopping list and with
our large variety of designs I am sure we have a silhouette that anyone can appreciate.

A word about how we make these silhouettes. They are totally hand cut on a scroll saw, sanded and then hand painted. No automatic cutting machines are used and so we classify our silhouettes as handmade. If this is of interest to you please take the extra time in reviewing our approximately 300 different designs.

To save on shipping costs and to allow you to use the silhouette alone as a wall or furniture decoration the base and the silhouette are shipped unattached. To permanently attach the base to the silhouette just put a dab of household or common wood glue in the slot of the base and carefully insert the silhouette.

Quantity discounts are available for any and all of our silhouette designs.

We typically ship within two days after receipt of your payment or the clearing of your check.

As with any of our items you must be 100% satisfied or you may return the item within 14 days for a full refund including all shipping charges. We do ask that you contact us by email before returning an item which includes the name of the item and your preference regarding receiving the refund.

Our 1/8" silhouettes are normally shipped first class mail in a padded envelope, however we will ship Priority Mail if you so desire. Shipping charges are as displayed on the items listing and we do ship worldwide. We will combine shipping cost on multiple item purchases.

Baltic birch, white pine, acrylic paint