What makes bengal tigers unique

These big cats carry similar habits of domestic cats. For instance for the first week of their life, the cubs are blind just like any other domestic kitten. Unlike lions, Royal Bengal Tigers are caring towards the females and children, therefore, when a killing happens, male tigers eat after the females and children have had their feast. It is the only breed of tiger in this world which inhabits mangrove forests and is found in mangroves of Sundarbans.

Night vision of these creatures is 6 times that of humans and hearing is 5 times more. Also their roar can be heard from 2 miles away. This magnificent creature is in danger because it is being poached for skin and bones. Skin is used for various purposes in various nations whereas its bones are used for medicinal purpose in asian countries. Various projects like Project Tiger, Save the Tiger campaign, etc have been launched for the conservation of tigers in India.

Yes, Royal Bengal Tiger have a strong memory than most of the animals and humans. This also helps in stopping the bleeding. Majestic Royal Bengal Tiger hunts animals like deer, wild boar, badger, water buffalo, etc. Tigers are very powerful and this was proven when a tiger was seen dragging around a dead bison, which by the way weighs a ton.

Weight of tigers depending on gender is: Male- Kg and Female- Kg. Much like the Sumatran Tiger, the Bengal Tiger breeds all year round and cubs learn necessary hunting skills at 6 months of age. When they reach years, it is time for them to leave their mother and shortly after their departure she will return into heat and begin the breeding process again.

Bengal Tigers are famous for their rival-attacking abilities, and have been known to target nearby predators such as leopards and wolves when prey is scarce. The main threats facing the Bengal Tiger are poaching and habitat loss. Those tigers living within the mangrove area are also sensitive to climate change as sea levels rise and alter the structure of mangrove systems.

Wildlife crime is high and well organised poaching gangs exist to continue the illegal trade between India, Nepal and China. Bengal Tiger body parts and bones are of high value, and even in protected areas it is difficult to halt illegal activity in the pursuit of these items. Conflict with humans is also high for Bengal Tigers living in close proximity to towns and settlements. In areas where both tigers and humans thrive, sightings of Bengal Tigers are frequent and create fear within communities.

As increasing human populations spread throughout Bengal Tiger territory, these conflicts will continue to occur. Type: Mammals. Diet: Carnivore. Size: Head and body: 5 to 6 feet; tail: 2 to 3 feet. Weight: to pounds. Size relative to a 6-ft man:. Least Concern Extinct. Current Population Trend: Decreasing. This photo was submitted to Your Shot, our photo community on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram at natgeoyourshot or visit us at natgeo. Share Tweet Email. Go Further.

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