One was observed eating a leopard. Solitary except during mating season, unless it's a female with offspring. After a kill, a tiger will drag prey to dense cover, near water if possible, where it will continue to feed at leisure until only skin and bones remain. The tiger drinks frequently during a meal. During the hot season, Sumatran tigers spend much of the day resting near streams, and often lie or stand in the water to keep cool.
Tigers attack prey from side or rear at close range.
When prey weigh more than half as much as the tiger, the throat bite is used, and death is most likely caused by suffocation. The tiger usually commences feeding on the rump of its prey. Stripes and color blend into habitat which is moderately dense cover, often tall grass. Typical cat build, on a large scale. The tiger's hind legs are longer than forelegs for powerful leaping.