It’s #WildifeWednesday and #InternationalTigerDay – so, yep, we’re talking about tigers! 🐅 Do you know what gives them the ability to leap up to 10 metres forward? You’ll soon find out. Leap into the comments with more questions for our resident tiger experts, Rinjan Shrestha and Heather Crochetiere. 🐯

0:00 Thanks for joining
3:12 Episode begins
3:14 Host: Heather Crochetiere introduction
3:56 Why is International Tiger Day / World Tiger Day important?
4:41 Lead Asian Big Cat Specialist, Rinjan Shrestha introduction
5:55 Tiger camera traps
7:25 Where are tigers found? Do they prefer hot or cold climates?
8:36 How big do tigers get and how long do they live?
9:26 How many cubs do tigers have?
9:56 What do tigers eat?
11:00 What are the main threats to tigers?
12:55 How is WWF working to protect tigers?
15:00 How big are a tiger’s claws?
15:46 At what age do cubs begin to hunt for prey?
16:22 Do tigers prey on rhinos and elephants?
17:02 Why do tigers have white spots on the back of their ears?
17:55 Tiger Trivia!
18:13 Trivia: What percentage of hunting attempts are successful for tigers?
19:23 Trivia: A tiger’s roar can reach up to 114 decibels. How much louder is this than a lawn mower?
20:28 Trivia: What does a tiger’s urine smell like?
21:33 Trivia: How much better than humans is a tiger’s night vision?
22:38 Closing remarks


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