At full running speed they reach speed of up to 60 kilometers per hour. They do not possess great stamina. The average tiger sleeps between 16 to 18 hours per day. Also the stripes on its body helps its ability to hide in the tall grass and tress. Bengal tiger is very patient, it watches its prey and waits till the right time to make its move.
Bengal tiger has a strong sense of smell.
It also has a great vision which helps it to hunt during the night time. Bengal tigers can also swim and move quite swiftly in the water. They have the ability to shed or grow body hair according to how cold or hot it gets. Comments about the tigers of the Fort Worth Zoo. The Bengal tiger in the Fort Worth zoo is a white female tiger from India.