One of the many wonderful experiences that visitors to India can enjoy is watching that most magnificent of animals, the Tiger. Travel through the vibrant grasslands or lush forests of the country’s wildlife reserves, and a Tiger sighting may be just around the next turn. Guides and visitors alike use their senses to detect animals in the wild – and the same is true of this beautiful big cat, whose highly developed senses makes them one of the most effective predators in the world. Here are some of the ways in which their adaptations allow them to thrive in their environment.

Vision
A vital adaptation for all big hunting cats is excellent vision. For the Tiger, travel at night or through dark, dense areas of forest is an important part of the animals’ hunting activity, and their eyesight is well suited to this. Like humans, they have binocular vision, meaning … Read more