On the other hand, refined sea salt is washed to strip it of its trace minerals and clay/sediment contaminants, purifying it into a salt that is just like table salt.
A tiger can consume up to 88 pounds of meat at one time. On average, tigers give birth to two or three cubs every two years. If all the cubs in one litter die, a second litter may be produced within five months. Tigers generally gain independence at two years of age and attain sexual maturity at age three or four for females and at four or five years for males. Juvenile mortality is high howeverâabout half of all cubs do not survive more than two years. Tigers have been known to reach the age of 26 years in the wild. Males of the largest subspecies, the Amur (Siberian) tiger, may weigh up to 660 pounds. For males of the smallest subspeciesâthe Sumatran tigerâupper range is at around 310 pounds. Within each subspecies, males are heavier than females.
Frequency of Birth. 1  Most adult females give birth once every three years. In populations with access to abundant food, birth occurs once every two years. 2  The most frequent litter size is two, followed by litters of one. Litters of three are less common than twins or singles, and litters of four are rare. Polar bears usually give birth to two cubs per litter. Cubs at Birth. At birth, polar bear cubs weigh about 454 to 680 g (16-24 oz.) and are about 30 cm (12 in.) long. Males are born slightly larger than females. Polar bear cubs are born small and helpless, with their eyes closed. The fur is very fine at birth, making the cubs look hairless. Care of Young