Tiger Spraying (IMAGE) American Museum of Natural History Caption This is a tiger spraying a tree. Scent marks are typically 10-30 centimeters (about 4-11 inches) in diameter and between 42 centimeters-1.7 meters (about 16.5 inches-5.5 feet) above ground. Credit © NCF/Panthera/S. Gubbi Usage Restrictions Can be used with appropriate credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.