Females attract males and let them know they are ready to reproduce by vocalising and marking their territory with distinct smelling urine. Litters of two to six cubs are born around 16 weeks after copulation. Male tigers have nothing to do with the female or the young. Cubs remain with their mothers for two to three years, after which they disperse to find their own territory.
Hunting lessons begin when cubs are around six months old, with them becoming competent hunters at around 11 months and fully independent at around 18 months. Large predators need to be able to sneak up on their prey, and the tigers distinctive coat acts as camouflage, hiding them as they stalk prey in dense vegetation.
They mainly feed on large mammals such as deer , wild pigs , antelope and buffalo. Ask your parents to check out Nat Geo Kids magazine! They quietly stalk their prey until they are close enough to pounce — then they kill their victim with a bite to the neck or back of the head.
Unlike most members of the cat family, they like water and often cool off in pools or streams. Did you know that we have a FREE downloadable tiger primary resource? Great for teachers, homeschoolers and parents alike!
Tiger stripes are special to each individual, and their tails help them to keep their balance. The big cats share all but 4. Take the big cat quiz to see how much you know about these fierce felines. All rights reserved. Personality Quizzes. Funny Fill-In. Amazing Animals. Weird But True! There are several Indian national parks that are renowned for their frequent tiger sightings, including Bandhavgarh, Ranthambore and Kanha national parks. India is the only country in the world that is currently home to both of these charismatic big cats, and history and biology say they can indeed co-exist.
Much as predators co-exist in Africa, tigers and lions can live together within carefully drawn boundaries. For example, they may use adjoining habitats, or the same habitats at different times. Behavioural adaptation is another strategy, particularly when it comes to hunting: tigers are largely killing prey by ambush, while lions are social felids, hunting co-operatively with their prides.
The question of lions and tigers as neighbours is gaining importance in India. In the meantime, tigers are moving into Kuno from the famous Ranthambhore Reserve, crossing rivers and ravines along the way. Tigers have white spots surrounded by black fur on the back of their ears.
It has been suggested that they act as false eyes to warn of their presence or discourage other species from attacking them from behind. Other theories suggest that it helps tiger cubs follow their mother through tall grass.
Being an apex predator is tough and, for many species, most pursuits end in failure, while smaller hunters risk losing their hard-won meals to bigger beasts. But which is the deadliest animal and which predator has to work hardest to get a meal?
Learn about apex predators and which are the most dangerous? Tigers do not shy away from water and enjoy bathing in streams and lakes to escape the heat in hot climates. Baby tigers are called cubs. In tall grass, rock crevices or caves, tiger cubs are born blind and depend on their mother for protection.
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