Amur tigers are the world's largest cats with specific cold-climate adaptations. Zoo welfare depends on providing appropriate space, cold temperatures, and behavioral enrichment.
Amur tiger welfare in captivity is significantly challenged by the species' enormous home range requirements and cold climate adaptation. The gap between wild home range and zoo exhibit size is more extreme for Amur tigers than almost any other zoo animal. Maximum space, cold water access, and intensive enrichment are the most important welfare investments for this species.