Tiger

Size/Type:	Large Animal
Hit Dice:	6d8+18 (45 hp)
Initiative:	+2
Speed:	40 ft. (8 squares)
Armor Class:	14 (-1 size, +2 Dex, +3 natural), touch 11, flat-footed 12
Base Attack/Grapple:	+4/+14
Attack:	Claw +9 melee (1d8+6)
Full Attack:	2 claws +9 melee (1d8+6) and bite +4 melee (2d6+3)
Space/Reach:	10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks:	Improved grab, pounce, rake 1d8+3
Special Qualities:	Low-light vision, scent
Saves:	Fort +8, Ref +7, Will +3
Abilities:	Str 23, Dex 15, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Skills:	Balance +6, Hide +3*, Listen +3, Move Silently +9, Spot +3, Swim +11
Feats:	Alertness, Improved Natural Attack (bite), and Improved Natural Attack (claw).
Environment:	Warm forests
Organization:	Solitary
Challenge Rating:	4
Advancement:	7-12 HD (Large); 13-18 HD (Huge)
Level Adjustment:	—

These great cats stand more than 3 feet tall at the shoulder and are about 9 feet long. They weigh from 400 to 600 pounds.

Combat

Improved Grab (Ex)

To use this ability, a tiger must hit with a claw or bite attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and can rake.

Pounce (Ex)

If a tiger charges a foe, it can make a full attack, including two rake attacks.

Rake (Ex)

Attack bonus +9 melee, damage 1d8+3.

Skills

Tigers have a +4 racial bonus on Balance, Hide, and Move Silently checks. *In areas of tall grass or heavy undergrowth, the Hide bonus improves to +8.