There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
10-12-2018, 01:21 PM( This post was last modified: 10-12-2018, 01:22 PM by brotherbear )
According to Peter, and he has been seeking the truth of Amur tiger and Amur brown bear relations for many years now, there is a strong animosity between tiger and bear similar to that between lion and hyena. So, my question would be why would these two mighty beasts hate each other? My thoughts are here. The Amur brown bear spends the first four or five years of his life in total terror of the powerful and savage big cat. In some cases, he may have witnessed a sibling killed and eaten by the apex predator.
As for the tiger, here is a big brown brute ranging from 500 pounds ( 227 kg ) to 1000 pounds ( 453 kg ) that scavenges his kills and is a danger to a tigress and cubs. An intruder who is just in the way and, unlike the wolf or the leopard, one he would prefer not to tangle with. A problem neighbor who devours his hard-earned kills and causes him the need to hunt more often.