How Tigers Hunt

Tigers are big, strong cats. They hunt to find food. Here is how they usually do it, in easy steps.

• 1. They look and listen. Tigers use their eyes, ears, and nose to find animals. They can hear and smell very well.
• 2. They hide and sneak (stalk). Tigers creep quietly through tall grass or bushes. Their orange fur with black stripes helps them blend in so other animals don’t see them.
• 3. They get close. A tiger tries to move near the animal without being noticed. They don’t run from far away because that would scare the animal.
• 4. They jump (pounce). When the tiger is close enough, it jumps quickly and catches the animal with its strong paws.
• 5. They stop the animal. Tigers use a quick bite to make sure the animal cannot run away. This is how they finish the hunt.
• 6. They eat and sometimes share with cubs. After the hunt, the tiger eats. Mama tigers teach their cubs by bringing food and letting the cubs watch and try.

Fun Facts

• Tigers usually hunt alone, not in groups.
• They often hunt at night when it is darker and quieter.
• Baby tigers (cubs) learn from their mother how to hunt by watching and practicing.

If you want, I can draw a simple picture showing a tiger hiding in the grass and then pouncing. Would you like that?