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What behavior does a tiger exhibit when guarding its cubs or a kill?
What behavior does a tiger exhibit when guarding its cubs or a kill?
- It growls and may charge. (correct)
- It becomes playful and friendly.
- It hides and avoids confrontation.
- It ignores intruders completely.
What was Jim Corbett's experience the first time he saw a tiger?
What was Jim Corbett's experience the first time he saw a tiger?
- He immediately shot the tiger.
- It was thrilling and surprising. (correct)
- He was terrified and ran away.
- He was indifferent and did not care.
Why are tigers considered endangered?
Why are tigers considered endangered?
- Their natural habitats are being preserved.
- There is a large population of over 10,000 tigers.
- They are being adopted as domestic pets.
- Many are killed or disappear from their natural environments. (correct)
What does the term 'mahout' refer to?
What does the term 'mahout' refer to?
In which location did Corbett see his first tiger?
In which location did Corbett see his first tiger?
How many tigers are estimated to survive in the wild today?
How many tigers are estimated to survive in the wild today?
What is a common misconception about tigers when they are not threatened?
What is a common misconception about tigers when they are not threatened?
What aspect of wild tigers does Corbett emphasize in his narration?
What aspect of wild tigers does Corbett emphasize in his narration?
Flashcards
Tiger's temper
Tiger's temper
Tigers are generally good-tempered, except when defending their cubs or kills.
Tiger's warning
Tiger's warning
A tiger warns intruders with growls and rushes, followed by roars.
Corbett's first tiger encounter
Corbett's first tiger encounter
Corbett's first tiger sighting occurred in Kanha Tiger Reserve on an elephant.
Mahout
Mahout
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Endangered tiger
Endangered tiger
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National animal
National animal
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Tiger expert
Tiger expert
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Tiger population
Tiger population
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Study Notes
Saving the Tiger
- Tigers are generally good-tempered, except when protecting cubs or kills
- Tigers may growl and roar as warnings, and the responsibility for injury falls on the intruder if warnings are ignored
- Jim Corbett, a writer, recalls his first tiger encounter at age 19 in the Kanha Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Corbett was on a young, tamed elephant during the encounter
- The tiger was close enough to have leapt onto the elephant
- Corbett noted that the tiger simply watched them curiously, and then disappeared from sight
- Despite being a national animal, tigers are endangered.
- Only about 3,000 tigers remain in India's forests; Dr. K Ullas Karanth is a leading tiger expert
- Endangered means facing the risk of extinction because a very large number of a particular kind has been killed or disappeared to the point of sharp population decline
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Test your knowledge on the behavior and conservation of tigers. Discover facts about these magnificent creatures, their habitats, and the efforts being made to protect them from extinction. This quiz is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and those concerned about conservation.
