The male tiger has no mane comparable to that of a lion , although it may have a ruff around the sides of the head. Tigers and lions are quite similar anatomically and can be interbred. 2 Tigers are solitary animals and usually hunt at night. A male tiger will have a large range that will overlap with the ranges of several females. Females give birth to two or three cubs, which they raise and train for about two years.
Tigers kill a variety of animals, including deer, antelope, wild pigs, and cattle.
They can be killed by wild dogs, elephants, and water buffalos. Man-eating tigers are usually individuals who are too old or sick to capture wild animals. Tigers are good swimmers and enjoy bathing, especially in hot weather, which appears to make them quite uncomfortable. They are poor climbers, taking to trees only in emergencies. The tiger is an endangered species.