How do Bengal tigers move without being noticed by its prey?

Watch one stalk its prey and you'll see why: 1: They plant their steps softly and carefully, applying so little pressure that they do not break twigs or sticks, even with their substantial weight. read more

Watch one stalk its prey and you’ll see why: 1: They plant their steps softly and carefully, applying so little pressure that they do not break twigs or sticks, even with their substantial weight. 2: The pads on their feet are like silencers to their footsteps, further aiding their stealthy approach. read more

The Bengal tiger is one of the dominant predators in its ecosystem and is prey to very few animals; its main threat is the human being, as tigers often are victims of poaching or illegal hunting. They are also killed during interactions with humans in village settings, such as when farmers want to protect their land. read more

In captivity, that plays out sometimes quite humorously (i.e. a tiger hiding behind a fence post where most of their body is sticking out but they are just peeking out a sliver of their eyes), but in the wild, these instincts and learned behaviors (trained by mom tiger) make tigers able to hide quite easily. read more