How Tigers Stalk and Pounce

Tigers are very good hunters. Here is how they do it, step by step, in easy words.

1. They wear stripes that hide them. A tiger's orange and black stripes help it blend into tall grass and shadow, like a secret costume that makes it hard to see.
2. They stay very still and quiet. Tigers watch and wait without moving so the animal they want doesn't notice them.
3. They creep closer slowly. When the prey gets nearer, the tiger moves a little bit at a time so it stays hidden.
4. They pounce when they are close. When the tiger is very near, it jumps quickly to catch the prey.

Think of it like a game of hide-and-seek: hide, sneak up, then tag! But remember, tigers are wild animals — we always watch them from far away and never try to touch them.

Try this fun game: Play quiet hide-and-seek with a grown-up. Pretend to be a tiger hiding in the grass and see how quietly you can move.