Tigers

Fun Facts About Tigers

• Thanks to specialized vocal folds that produce incredibly low-frequency sounds, a tiger's roar can be heard from up to 2 miles away.
• Every tiger has a unique stripe pattern. With variations in width, length and spacing, these patterns are as unique as human fingerprints.
• Tigers can eat up to 88 pounds of meat in a single sitting. This massive feast, comparable to the weight of an average 10-year-old child, highlights the tiger's role as an apex predator.
• The saliva of tigers contains antiseptic properties. So when they lick their own wounds, or those of their cubs, it helps prevent infection.
• Tiger cubs are born blind and weigh only 2 or 3 pounds. They rely entirely on their mothers' care during their first few weeks of life. But they grow incredibly fast, gaining up to 100 times their birth weight in the first two years.
• Tiger urine contains the same compound that gives popcorn and toasted bread their distinct buttery, nutty smell. So if you're outside and it smells like you're in a movie theater, look out: you're likely near a tiger's marked area.
• Tigers use vocal mimicry to imitate prey sounds, like deer or bear, to lure prey closer. This is a rare but highly effective hunting tactic that helps get prey within striking distance by tricking it into thinking another animal is nearby.
• Reportedly, a tiger's short-term memory is 30 times better than humans, which is crucial for their solitary hunting and territorial needs. It helps them remember specific dangers and landmarks for survival.
• Tigers can leap up to 33 feet horizontally in a single bound when chasing prey.