With full captions explaining how these incredible animals hunt and
feed, rear their young, and survive in the wild, Tigers is a brilliant
examination of this beautiful animal.
Tigers is an outstanding collection of photographs showing these
fearsome yet magnificent animals in action. Tigers are the largest big
cats in the world and because of this, many cultures consider the tiger
to be a symbol of strength, courage, and dignity. They are featured in
ancient mythology and folklore and continue to be depicted in modern
films and literature. In this book, you'll discover how tigers are
adapted for hunting: A tiger's paws and claws are one of its greatest
weapons during the hunt. Strong, and powerful enough to kill prey with a
swipe, the bones in their paws also have cord-like ligaments to buffer
them from the impact of hitting prey at a full run. You'll also learn
many other fascinating facts, such as how each tiger is unique--did you
know that no two tigers have the same pattern of stripes? Or that you
can tell a tiger's age by its nose? Young tigers have a pink nose that
gradually darkens, turning orange, then a blackish-brown as it reaches
maturity.
