I don't think this is correct. Tigers do not mate or reproduce once every 12 years. read more
Tigers do not mate or reproduce once every 12 years. Given their lifespan(20-26 years in captivity), the age of sexual maturity(4-5 years after birth), the competition for mating partner, that would mean that a tiger in average passes it's genes only once which is highly unlikely. read more
Although tigers can mate throughout the year, copulation usually happens between November and April, which are the cool months in their various habitats. Females reach sexual maturity at around three of four years of age, while males are a little older, at an average of four or five years old. read more
Tigers reach sexual maturity between 3 and five years; Females mature at 3 or 4 years of age, but males do it a little later, at 4-5 years. Mating occurs at any time of year, although in regions with tropical climates happens more frequently during the period between November and April when temperatures are colder. read more