Modern weights and measurements on wild tigers

[Pckts]

(10-14-2022, 08:48 PM)GuateGojira Wrote:

(10-13-2022, 07:59 PM)Pckts Wrote: Another interesting note that I’ve read from numerous researchers now is that Tigers have terrible smell. Without a doubt their most important senses are sight and sound. This also must be reflected in their skills which have smaller nasal cavities compared to Lions.

I will no say "terrible", and certainly is the same with lions and any other cat.

The sence of smell of tigers is as good as that of any felid, they can and do detect prey with that when they can. However, they prefer to do it with the sense of hearing most of the time, mainly because the habitat is very close. Sense of smell is better use for communication and territorial marking. 

Sight is also very usefull, but is secondary for hunting, remember that cats base they sight in movement.

I’ll post examples from them as well as quotes. In comparison to the other two mentioned they specifically mention how bad it is. We’re talking with in a few feet and can’t smell them or kills where the tigers walk right past without smelling. But if even a leaf ruffles or branch cracks the Tigers go into immediate alert. Even as far as to mention they can possibly hear a rapid heart beat if close enough but  couldn’t prove it obviously. Communication is through the Jacobson organ which allows analyzation of the scent. Reply