Tigers can kill their prey without the help of their fellows.
Nestled in the savannah meadows, a big cat crouched like a compressed spring, ready to fly to catch any unfortunate prey that passed by. In an instant, the killer cat leapt from its hiding place, sending a fatal blow to the back of its prey before eating it.
Tigers are considered notorious stalkers, a natural skill that helps them survive in the harsh nature. Normally, hunting like this takes place once a week and on average they can consume 40kg of food in a single meal. With a diet almost entirely of meat and sophisticated hunting skills, tigers deserve to be at the top of the food chain.
The tiger has a great view
Estimates show that the best distance for a tiger to catch prey is around 6-9 meters. Once the prey is in this area, the tiger will aim for its neck, then fly to grab it to cut the spinal cord of the unfortunate animal. With the available swimming capacity, tigers can make full use of nearby water to overwhelm their prey.
In general, hunting at night, tigers have excellent eyesight – six times that of human night vision. Unlike lions, tigers do not hunt in packs but prefer to do it alone. While this behavior reduces the success rate on each hunt, if successful, the reward is of course exclusive to the winner.
In addition, the tiger is able to hear sounds up to 300-500 Hz, as well as ultrasound at low frequencies that cannot be heard by the human ear.
