Why do tigers have stripes?

 

November 22, 2020



Andrew Cushing, University of Tennessee

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Why do tigers have stripes? – Vidit M., age 8, New Delhi, India

When tigers stalk their prey, usually in the murky light of dusk or dawn, they are nearly invisible. Whether they live in grasslands, forests or jungles, wild tigers have deep orange coats with dark stripes. So how does such a brightly colored animal stay concealed well enough to hunt successfully?

The answer: camouf...



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