Tigers.Tiger (lat. Panthera tigris) is a species of predatory mammals of the cat family, one of four representatives of the genus Panther (lat. Panthera), which belongs to the subfamily of large cats.
Among the representatives of this species are the largest animals of the cat family. The tiger is one of the largest land-based predators, second only to white and brown bears. Nine subspecies of the tiger were identified, of which only six survived by the beginning of the 21st century. The total number is about 4000 - 6500 individuals, of which the most numerous is the Bengal tiger (nominative subspecies), accounting for 40% of the entire population.
As Head of State The Queen has to remain strictly neutral with respect to political matters, unable to vote or stand for election, however Her Majesty does have important ceremonial and formal roles in relation to the government of the UK.
The formal phrase 'Queen in Parliament' is used to describe the British legislature, which consists of the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The Queen's duties include opening each new session of Parliament, granting Royal Assent to legislation, and approving Orders and Proclamations through the Privy Council.
The Queen also has a special relationship with the Prime Minister, retaining the right to appoint and also meeting with him or her on a regular basis.
In addition to playing a specific role in the UK Parliament based in London, The Queen has formal roles with relation to the devolved assemblies of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
