According to a recent survey, the tiger is the world's favorite animal. Besides their natural beauty, what else about tigers amazes us? Tigers are some of the most powerful hunters in the animal world. They are the largest animal in the cat family. They can weigh more than 600 pounds and measure as long as 11 feet. They are not only strong but also light-footed and agile. They can easily jump long distances when hunting prey. Tigers can even jump as high as 16 feet in the air! They have extremely powerful jaws. A tiger is strong enough to kill a lion, a bear, or even an elephant.