Tigers live alone and aggressively scent-mark large territories to keep their rivals away. They are powerful hunters that travel many miles to find prey, such as elk and wild boar, on nocturnal hunts. Tigers use their distinctive coats as camouflage (no two have exactly the same stripes) and...
Tigers have a habit of killing prey, eating as much as they want, then covering the rest of it with leaves so they can come back later for a snack. For a complete list of the foods tigers eat, check out our “What Do Tigers Eat?” page. ...
Hunting and prey (diet) Tigers have been seen hunting during the day and night. They prefer medium to large-hoofed animals such as deer, boar, and buffalo, as well as domestic livestock and, on occasion, leopards, dogs, crocodiles, and bears. They have also been seen eating vegetation. ...
With its immense size and powerful body, the Siberian tiger prowls the dense forests of Eastern Asia in search of prey. Specially adapted for the frigid climate in which it resides, it is a sophisticated predator capable of taking down almost any other animal, no matter its size. But becaus...
which usually consists of insects and spiders. It lunges out and grasps the prey with sicklelike mandibles (jaws). A pair of hooks on the abdomen anchor the larva, so that it cannot be pulled out of its burrow by the struggling victim. The prey is then dragged to the bottom of the ...
Siberian tigers stalk their prey, which include elk, boar, bears, and deer, until they are close enough to pounce. When successful, they drag their kill to a secluded area before devouring the meat. Tigers also hunt smaller animals likerabbits, pikas, and fish. ...
Let’s discuss some of the most common Bengal tigers prey and its hunting technique. Tigers are carnivorous mammals and they prey on large ungulates such as sambar, gaur, and chital; occasionally being involved in hunting water buffalo, serow, takin, barasingha, and nilgai. Bengal tigers often...
Most tigers live in forests or grasslands, for which their camouflage is ideally suited, and where it is easy to hunt prey that is faster or more agile. Among the big cats, only the tiger and jaguar are strong swimmers; tigers are often found bathing in ponds, lakes, and rivers. Tigers...
Malayan tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) In the lush tropical rainforests of Malaysia, a fierce predator quietly stalks its prey, slipping through the shadows with deadly precision. The Malayan tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) is a stunning creature, known for its distinctive stripes and powerful ...
They stalk their prey until they are close enough and then…POUNCE!5 Tigers are fast runnersIf you want to outrun a tiger, you’d better be fast and fit. They may be big and heavy but they’re not slow! At full speed, these felines can reach up to 65km/h and roam as far as...