Integumentary System

The integumentary system in animals is the skin and outside appendages.  The Bengal Tiger has a fur covered integumentary sytem. The Bengal tiger's coat is yellow to light orange, with stripes ranging from dark brown to black. The belly and the interior parts of the limbs are white, and the tail is white with black rings.The hind legs of the tiger are longer than their front legs. This characteristic enables them to leap forward distances up to 35ft. They have large padded feet that enable them to silently stalk prey. On the foot is four toes and a pad with retractable claws which are used for gripping and tearing flesh.