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Big Cat with Stripes

Tigers: How do tigers hunt, and why do they have stripes?

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Tigers are among the largest cats.

Its coat is reddish-orange, with dark stripes.

No two tigers have the same stripes.

Its stripes help it blend in with its surroundings.

Tigers eat deer and wild pigs.

Most of the time, tigers hunt at night.

Tigers are good swimmers.

A tiger can roar. It can grunt, too.

Tiger cubs are born small and need help.

Most tigers live alone. They live in Asia.

Words to know

  • stripes: dark lines
  • cubs: baby tigers
  • Asia: a big land

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