Top 10 Lesser-known Facts About Tigers

Distinctive Stripes: Each tiger has a unique stripe pattern like human fingerprints.

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Swimming Skills: Tigers are strong swimmers and use water to cool down and hunt.

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Chuffing Communication: Tigers communicate with friendly "chuffing" sounds.

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Wide Territories: Male tigers claim territories of up to 150 square miles.

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Ambush Predators: They're stealthy ambush predators, attacking from behind.

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Tiger Subspecies: Six subspecies exist, like Bengal, Siberian, and Sumatran.

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Powerful Bite: Their bite can exert up to 1,050 pounds of force per square inch.

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Solitary Nature: Tigers prefer solitary lives, except mothers with cubs.

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