The feline family of animals is huge and Tigers are
one of them. Tigers have their own class even though lions are considered the
king of the jungle. Their huge physique, yellow striped body, and royal walk
captures everyone around. However, tigers are one of the calmest and solitary
animals. Although they are active during the daytime, they are also known to be
nocturnal. They are good swimmers and love to stay in water for long hours.
Tigers have several species and hybrids have been created over a period of time.
Tiger is one of the largest felines
among the cat family. Tiger cubs are born blind and they get their eyesight on
the sixth or 14th day after
birth. The average age expectancy of a tiger is around 25 years of age. Tigers
also mate with other cats and hence hybrids are formed. They are surely one of
the fastest runners as they run for around 60 km per hour to hunt their prey.
The group of tigers is called ambush and they prefer to hunt in a group. Tiger
does not have a special or preferred diet. They eat anything that comes on
their way. They feast on dear, wild boar, bear, and crocodile among others.
Tigers are actors by profession wherein they imitate other animals calls which
becomes easy for hunting.
As you all know, Tiger is our national animal and deserves
a special mention. The efforts for their conservation have been taken by the
authorities. India has several tiger reserves that have taken conservation work
seriously. The need for conservation comes from the fact that their number was
increasing and also tiger is one of the apex predators that protect the
eco-system by controlling the minor animal species. It also protects the
vegetation and other natural environments like streams, lakes, trees, and other
ecology of the jungle. The jungles are one of India’s best heritage and the tigers are the
conservers and carriers of this heritage.
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