Tiger in the Jungle: A Stealthy Roamer

Tigers (Panthera tigris) are solitary animals that require large territories to thrive. In the dense jungles of Asia, their movements are closely tied to prey availability and seasonal changes. Bengal tigers in India’s Sundarbans mangroves, for example, navigate tidal landscapes, shifting their range based on the movement of prey species like deer and wild boar.

In tropical rainforests, such as those in Sumatra, tigers adjust their territories to lower altitudes during the rainy season, where prey is more concentrated. Conversely, in drier months, they may move to higher elevations to avoid competition with other predators. Habitat corridors are critical for ensuring these seasonal movements, as fragmentation has isolated many tiger populations, threatening their survival.