May 5, 2024, 01:33 PM IST

8 fascinating facts about tigers

Pravrajya Suruchi

Unique Stripes: Each tiger has a unique pattern of stripes, similar to a human fingerprint.

Silent Stalkers: Tigers have soft, padded paws that allow them to move almost silently through their habitat, making them exceptional ambush predators.

Powerful Swimmers: Despite their size, tigers are excellent swimmers and often enjoy cooling off or even hunting prey in water.

Vocal Variety: Tigers have a surprisingly diverse vocal repertoire, using roars, growls, chuffs, and even a distinctive "chuffing cough" for communication.

Ancient Lineage: Tigers have been around for over 2 million years, evolving and adapting to various environments throughout their long history.

Endangered Status: Sadly, tigers are classified as endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and illegal wildlife trade.

Solitary Creatures: While they may raise cubs together, tigers are generally solitary animals, with each individual having their own territory.

Super Senses: Tigers boast exceptional night vision, a keen sense of smell, and powerful hearing, making them highly skilled hunters.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports