Tiger

The tiger (Panthera tigris), one of the most revered big cats in the world, undertakes seasonal movements to maintain access to prey and avoid competition. Tigers are not migratory in the strict sense but are known to shift their territories based on food availability and seasonal changes in their environment.

In regions like the Sundarbans mangroves of India and Bangladesh, tigers move between islands during tidal changes and shifts in prey density. Similarly, in snow-clad regions like Siberia, the Amur tiger adjusts its range to lower altitudes during winter to access deer and boar. The loss of habitat due to deforestation and human-wildlife conflict has made these movements increasingly perilous, emphasizing the need for effective conservation strategies.