Tigers typically avoid fighting and avoid each other. Tigers rarely engage in a battle that results in deaths, but wounds can happen. Tigers will combat one another if necessary to protect, claim, or extend territory. If two male tigers are drawn to the same breeding female, they might get into a fight. Young tiger cubs have been known to be attacked and killed by male tigers on occasion. In contrast, female tigers would fight other apex predators and male tigers to defend their young.
Tigers are primarily solitary creatures, except females with cubs and courting pairs. Tigers with near ranges may get along, even if even those with overlapping ranges typically stay 2 to 5 km (1-3 mi) away. Tigers usually hunt independently, but they occasionally share kills with other tigers. Tiger mothers frequently share kills with their defenseless young cubs. Tiger siblings beginning to hunt independently in their mother’s area may share kills. During courtship, male and female tigers could share a kill.
If food is plentiful, groups of two or more tigers of different ages and genders may share a kill. These groups are usually seen near artificial feeding stations where prey is regularly given (to attract tigers). Young tiger cubs frequently feed together when they share a kill, their mother, or both. Adult tigers hardly ever eat at the same time when sharing a kill.
Surprise attacks are the foundation of the Siberian Tiger’s hunting strategy. The Siberian Tiger can run at more than 50 mph speeds, yet it can only sustain these speeds for a short time during rapid, furious attacks. Because it can ambush animals and has superb night vision, the Siberian Tiger prefers to hunt at night. The Siberian Tiger also has excellent hearing and a sense of smell, which are helpful for hunting.
Northern China and Russian Siberia are home to the Siberian Tiger, which dwells in coniferous, oak, and birch forests. The Chinese population, like the Korean population, is on the verge of extinction, while the Russian population shows strong signs of recovery and has grown dramatically over the previous 20 years. 350–400 Siberian Tigers were residing in Russia in 1997.
The cub litter is born in the early spring when the weather is calmer, and there is plenty of prey young when Siberian Tigers get married in December or January. Only during its brief breeding season does the Siberian Tiger establish pairs; otherwise, it lives alone. During the mating season, two Siberian Tigers have been spotted hunting together, which is unusual. Even during the breeding season, they frequently opt to hunt alone. The mother tiger will rear the cubs by herself and teach them how to hunt. Three to a half months pass during the Siberian Tiger’s gestation period.
Tigers are primarily nocturnal animals. Tigers are active and move most throughout the night (sunset to sunrise). In the nighttime, tigers patrol and mark their territory, look for new partners, and care for their young. The same things could happen throughout the day, albeit less often. The tiger will hunt throughout the day if its nighttime search is fruitless. Tiger mothers also went out hunting during the day to feed their cubs.
Tiger activity is at its lowest in the middle of the morning till mid-afternoon. From sunrise until lunchtime, activity gradually declines before reaching its lowest point. The bulk of tigers is most active in the hour before sundown. The tempo then gradually picks back up after that. The hottest times of the day are in the morning and afternoon. Tigers frequently take naps amongst thick vegetation or in and near rivers and streams to keep cool. Tigers are proficient swimmers despite spending most of their life on land. According to studies, tigers can swim over rivers that are 6 to 8 kilometers (4-5 miles) wide, up to a distance of 29 kilometers (14 miles) (18 mi.).