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How does a tiger catch its prey?
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Tigers can sprint at speed, but cannot chase fast prey like deer for long distances. Instead, they use cunning behaviour to get close enough to launch an attack. The tiger creeps slowly forward, keeping low to the ground and using its striped coat to camouflage it in the vegetation. It also stalks from a downwind direction, because most prey animals have a good sense of smell and can detect danger. When the tiger is close enough, it springs from cover, killing the prey with a bite to the neck. | | A tiger catching a deer |
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Book:
1001
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Section:
Nature
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Chapter:
Animal Behaviour
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