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Discover the process of how tiger cubs learn to identify and hunt prey, a vital skill for their survival in the wild. From observing their mother to practicing on live prey, this video explores the journey of young tigers as they develop into skilled hunters over the course of two years.
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how tiger cubs learn to hunt a crucial
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survival skill in the dense jungles of
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Asia a mother tiger leads her Cubs
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through the
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undergrowth but this is no casual
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stroll the tiger cubs are about to
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embark on one of the most crucial
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lessons of their lives learning which
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prey to hunt for Tigers mastering the
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art of hunting is not just a skill it's
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a matter of survival
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without the ability to successfully
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identify and capture prey these
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magnificent big cats would not be able
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to sustain themselves in the
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wild so how exactly do tiger cubs learn
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this vital
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skill the process begins with the mother
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tiger she serves as the primary teacher
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demonstrating hunting techniques and
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prey selection to her Young from the
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moment the CS are old enough to leave
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the den typically around 2 months of age
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their education
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begins initially the Cubs learn through
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observation they watch intently as their
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mother stalks chases and brings down
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prey this visual learning helps the Cubs
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understand the basics of hunting
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behavior and prey movement
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patterns as the Cubs grow they start to
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identify wish animals make suitable
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prey they learn to distinguish between
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animals that are too large or dangerous
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to tackle and those that are just right
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this includes recognizing the scent
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sound and appearance of various prey
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species such as deer wild boar and
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smaller
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mammal mother tiger plays a crucial role
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in this learning
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process she often brings back live prey
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for the C to practice on this allows the
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young Tigers to hone their skills in a
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somewhat controlled environment learning
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how to pounce bite and subdue their
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quarry without the full risks of a real
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hunt physical development goes hand
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inand with this learning
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process as the Cubs grow they develop
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the strength Speed and Agility needed to
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take down prey they practice stalking
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and Hing often on each other during play
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which helps refine their coordination
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and
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timing learning to hunt is not a quick
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process it takes months of practice and
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guidance before a young tiger becomes
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proficient typically tiger cubs start
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participating in Hunts with their mother
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at around 6 months of age but they may
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not be fully capable Hunters until
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they're closer to 2 years old throughout
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this learning in Period the Cubs
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gradually take on more active roles in
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the
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hunt they progress from watching and
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following to helping corner or chase
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prey and finally to making the kill
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themselves each successful hunt
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reinforces their skills and builds their
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confidence the ability to identify a
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hunt appropriate prey is fundamental to
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a tiger's survival in the
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wild this intricate learning process
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Guided by the mother tiger ensures that
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the next generation of these magnificent
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Predators will have the skills they need
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to thrive in their natural
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habitat it's a testament to the complex
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intelligence of these animals and
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critical role of learned behavior in the
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natural world
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