How long do baby tigers stay with their mom?
Tiger cubs are weaned from their mothers by six months of age. However, they are still dependent on the prey their mothers procure for them. Although they are hunting on their own yet, cubs begin to explore and roam their surroundings more freely.
Can you have a baby tiger as a pet?
No. By the time a tiger is six months old, it's already dangerous. After a year, it will be three-quarters grown and, however cute, potentially lethal. To keep a tiger as a pet, you need permission from your local authority under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976. Are tigers good pets? Tigers are not domesticated cats. None of the six surviving species of tiger (another three are extinct) should be kept as pets. The risk of attack far outweighs any benefit, which makes tigers not suitable as pets at any age.
Then, what is a tiger's favourite food?
The Siberian Tiger's favourite foods include elk, deer, wild boar, lynx and bear; wild boar makes up more than half of its diet. They will also eat fish, rabbits and small rodents when larger prey are scarce. An adult needs to eat around 9 kg of food a day to survive within the cold climate. In respect to this, are tigers smart? Tigers are known to be the most intelligent species of felines in their family. A tiger's brain size is at least 16% larger than a lion's brain.
What are 3 interesting facts about tigers?
1) Tigers are the largest cat species in the world reaching up to 3.3 meters in length and weighing up to 670 pounds! 2) Tigers are easily recognizable with their dark vertical stripes and reddish/orange fur. 3) The Bengal tiger is the most common tiger. 4) Tigers live between 20-26 years in the wild. Do tigers mate for life? Tigers usually begin their courtship by circling each other and vocalizing. Copulation is brief and repeated frequently for five or six days. Both male and female tigers may have several mates over their lifetime.
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