Siberian tiger / Amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) 1  The Siberian tiger is the largest living representative of felids, and one of the largest felids that have ever lived. 2  It is usually taller than the Bengal tiger by 5-10 cm (2-4 in). 3  Stripes on fur are unique for each individual, they play the same role as fingerprints.
Causes of the Mexican War. Leading causes of the Mexican War included: 1  Texan Annexation. 2  Mexico had warned it would regard annexation as an act of war. 3  When it took place, Mexico did not declare war, but broke diplomatic relations. 4  The Boundary Dispute.
In the War of 1812, the United States took on the greatest naval power in the world, Great Britain, in a conflict that would have an immense impact on the young countryâs future. Causes of the war included British attempts to restrict U.S. trade, the Royal Navyâs impressment of American seamen and Americaâs desire to expand its territory.