What Youll See On Tiger Tours: The Tigers Habitat

The Tiger has long been a subject of fascination for people around the world

, working its way into the mythology, art and literature of many cultures. Today, that fascination remains alongside a growing awareness of the lives these animals lead in the wild, and the importance of protecting them; this combination of curiosity and awareness is one reason that Tiger tours are as relevant as ever. There are few experiences as rewarding as seeing one in its natural habitat, and the sense of awe such an experience presents can only be enhanced by learning more about that habitat and the the animals relationship with it. Here is a look at the Bengal Tigers common habitats, and why those habitats are so important.

What Do they Need?

As anyone contemplating Tiger tours may well have noticed, destinations can vary greatly in terms of terrain. This is because this is a highly capable and well-adapted animal that can thrive in a number of different environments but there are still some essential building blocks that make up a hospitable habitat. Chiefly, these are proximity to water, good plant cover, and access to plenty of prey. The combination of the first two elements often contribute to the third; a healthy ecosystem with lots of water and greenery is likely to be abundant in prey. This greenery might consist of wet, deciduous, thorn or evergreen forests, mangrove swamps, or in some cases grassland and a single range might incorporate more than one of these. Water sources include rivers, streams, lakes, pools and even the sea.

How is it Adapted for its Habitat?

The features that make the Tiger so striking to human observers when seen in the open are in fact one of its most useful adaptations for a forested environment. The banded black and orange coat, when moving or lying still between trees and undergrowth, imitates the play of light and shadow through forest vegetation. Their powerful physiques allow them to move and hunt with skill and agility, even in a densely forested environment. They are also very good swimmers, which allows them to hunt or carry prey in water, or to swim across rivers with strong currents in order to extend their territorial range. As any sighting enjoyed by participants in Tiger tours will demonstrate, they are extremely comfortable and well-adapted to the spaces they inhabit.

Reserves

Those who choose to take Tiger tours to India will have the chance to visit one of the countrys many impressive reserves, established by the Indian governments Project Tiger. As they are solitary territorial animals, large reserves are vital for protecting the big cats natural habitats and their ranges, allowing them to roam widely and letting males and females overlap, thus maintaining a healthy breeding population.

by: Marissa Ellis-Snow

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