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tigers in Mangrove forests adapting to a
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ecosystem tigers are known as the kings
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of the Jungle but did you know they can
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also thrive in a very different kind of
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forest these magnificent big cats have
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adapted to survive in the unique and
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challenging environment of Mangrove
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forests Mangrove forests are coastal
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wetlands found in tropical subtropical
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regions they are characterized by dense
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Tangled trees with roots that rise above
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level these forests are constantly
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changing with the tides creating a
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complex ecosystem that presents both
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opportunities and challenges for its
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inhabitants Tigers living in Mangrove
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forests have developed remarkable
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adaptations to navigate this watery
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World there large padded pores allow
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them to move silently through the muddy
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terrain while their powerful legs enable
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them to swim long distances between
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land these tigers have also learned to
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be excellent swimmers often Crossing
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wide channels in search of prey or new
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territory the diet of mangrove forest
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tigers differs somewhat from their
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Customs while they still primarily hunt
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deer and wild boar they have also
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learned to catch fish crabs and even
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small sharks that inhabit the shallow
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Waters this diverse diet helps them
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survive in an environment where
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traditional prey may be
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scarce one of the most impressive
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adaptations of these Tigers is their
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ability to drink salt water while they
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prefer fresh water they can tolerate
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drinking sea water when necessary a
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crucial skill in an environment where
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limited Mangrove forests provide
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excellent cover for Tigers allowing them
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unseen the dense vegetation and numerous
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hiding spots make it easier for them to
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targets Additionally the cooler
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temperatures near the water help the
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Tigers conserve energy in the hot humid
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climate despite their
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adaptations tigers and Mangrove forests
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challenges the rising sea levels due to
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climate change threaten to submerge
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large portions of their
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habitat human encroachment and
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deforestation also pose serious risks to
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survival conservation efforts are
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crucial to ensure the continued
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existence of these remarkable
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animals protecting Mangrove forests not
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only safeguards tiger populations but
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also preserves a unique ecosystem that
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provides numerous benefits to Coastal
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communities and serves as a natural
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barrier against storms and
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erosion the ability of tigers to adapt
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and thrive in Mangrove forests showcases
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the incredible resilience and
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nature by understanding and protecting
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these magnificent creatures and their
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habitat we can help ensure that future
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Generations will continue to Marvel at
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the sight of tigers swimming through the
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Tangled roots of Mangrove forests
