Tigers mate at any time of the year, but most frequently from November to April. Two to three young are born after a gestation period of 104-106 days. The young nurse until they are about six months old and male cubs grow faster thatn females. The young leave their natal range when the mother has a new litter, or usually when they are about two years old. Females may have esclusive territories, or several female ranges may overlap.
Male ranges are usually larger, one male nay overlap the ranges of several females.
Despite the fact that these cats usually hunt by themselves, tigers are asocial. Females spend a large portion of their lives accompanied by dependent young, and adults may come together to share a kill. Tigers feed on whatever large prey they can catch. Their diet includes deer, pigs, gaur, and buffalo. They readily kill domestic livestock and are known to include man in their diet.