What do tigers hate?

Tigers, like most cats, dislike water and carefully avoid it. Actually, tigers take readily to water and are excellent swimmers, as is shown by the tigers of the Sunderbans, a vast area of mangrove swamps straddling the Indian border with Bangladesh.

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Then, what do tigers do when happy?

So apparently tigers can't purr, so when they're happy they 'chuff' or chuffle instead. Also known as 'prusten', according to Wikipedia, it's a type of vocalization made only by two members of the Panthera family, the tiger and snow leopard. Why do tigers bite during mating? The reason for the neck bite is to ensure both are in the correct position at the time of climax, but there have been instances where a mistake by an inexperienced couple has led to a death. As he dismounts, the female responds by growling and jumping up so as to dislodge him.

Consequently, what do tigers mate with?

Tigers can mate with lion. Not only can tigers mate with lions, but they can also produce some interesting offspring. Hybrids between tigers and lions are becoming something of trophy animal that's sold for huge profits ? and has created several zoo attraction sites. Keeping this in consideration, do male tigers stay with their mate? After mating male tigers tend to leave a female to rear the cubs herself but will provide protection for them while they remain inside his territory. Large males will often have several females in their territory. In some rare cases they have also been seen to kill prey to feed his family.

Why do tigers put their ears back?

Tigers have white spots surrounded by black fur on the back of their ears. It has been suggested that they act as false eyes to warn of their presence or discourage other species from attacking them from behind. Other theories suggest that it helps tiger cubs follow their mother through tall grass.