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Females are not territorial; they may be solitary or live with their offspring in home ranges. Slightly
smaller than male cheetahs,cheetahs are induced ovulators, breeding throughout the year. Females reach breeding age at 21 or 22
months and normally birth three cubs after a three-month gestation
period.
The cubs are kept hidden for about five or six weeks, until they have the stamina to accompany the mother on hunts. Cubs typically stay with their mother for 1.5 to 2 years, until they have mastered hunting and other survival skills.
Weaning occurs at six months; siblings tend to stay together for some time. Cheetah cubs face higher mortality than most other mammals, especially in the Serengeti region.
The cubs are kept hidden for about five or six weeks, until they have the stamina to accompany the mother on hunts. Cubs typically stay with their mother for 1.5 to 2 years, until they have mastered hunting and other survival skills.
Weaning occurs at six months; siblings tend to stay together for some time. Cheetah cubs face higher mortality than most other mammals, especially in the Serengeti region.
Featured Video!
As
carnivores, tigers diets comprise almost exclusively of meat. There
are, though, very rare occasions on which tigers will resort to eating
fruits, berries and grasses (usually to aid digestion). In order to
survive in the wild, it is of paramount importance that tigers become
accomplished
hunters at a young age.
Because tigers are solitary animals, each specimen has to be able to hunt and kill prey for its survival, since there is not a pack to support them. In addition, they average one kill every eight or nine days, which means that their prey needs to be large enough to provide up to 40 pounds (or 18 kilograms) of meat in one sitting.
This video shows us how a tiger hunts.The tiger focuses in a hunting position. When hunting, the tiger will conceal itself in bushes or long grasses close to their intended preys rear or side.They will gradually, silently sneak forward; stalking the animal, which is unaware of the hunters proximity. When it is approximately 20 to 30 feet (between six and nine metres) away from its victim, it will lunge out from its hiding place in an impressive display of power and agility.
They are able to make jumps of more than 30 feet (nine metres), giving them a huge advantage over an animal that needs to escape this fierce enemy.
They pounce on their victim, using their strong hind legs to support the struggle with the prey and their front legs to pull the victim to the ground.Once under control, the tiger will snap the spinal cord just behind the head (for smaller catches) or grab the throat with its jaws (for larger prey) to ensure a speedy death.
It will then drag the kill to a secluded spot in which it can enjoy it in peace. What it does not finish, it will likely cover; returning to these leftovers later or the following day.
hunters at a young age.
Because tigers are solitary animals, each specimen has to be able to hunt and kill prey for its survival, since there is not a pack to support them. In addition, they average one kill every eight or nine days, which means that their prey needs to be large enough to provide up to 40 pounds (or 18 kilograms) of meat in one sitting.
This video shows us how a tiger hunts.The tiger focuses in a hunting position. When hunting, the tiger will conceal itself in bushes or long grasses close to their intended preys rear or side.They will gradually, silently sneak forward; stalking the animal, which is unaware of the hunters proximity. When it is approximately 20 to 30 feet (between six and nine metres) away from its victim, it will lunge out from its hiding place in an impressive display of power and agility.
They are able to make jumps of more than 30 feet (nine metres), giving them a huge advantage over an animal that needs to escape this fierce enemy.
They pounce on their victim, using their strong hind legs to support the struggle with the prey and their front legs to pull the victim to the ground.Once under control, the tiger will snap the spinal cord just behind the head (for smaller catches) or grab the throat with its jaws (for larger prey) to ensure a speedy death.
It will then drag the kill to a secluded spot in which it can enjoy it in peace. What it does not finish, it will likely cover; returning to these leftovers later or the following day.