Tigers

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/tigers

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Panthera tigris
2. What is the habitat?Diverse Asian ecosystems including tropical rainforests, temperate forests, grasslands, and mangrove swamps
3. What makes tiger stripes special?Tiger stripes break up their outline, helping them hide in forests and grasslands. This camouflage lets them sneak up on prey.
4. Why do tigers hunt at night?Tigers have eyes and ears that work well in low light, so they can find and catch prey when it’s dark.

Obligate Carnivore: A carnivore that relies entirely on animal flesh for its nutritional requirements.
Crepuscular: Active primarily during twilight hours (dawn and dusk).
Keystone Species: A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its natural environment relative to its abundance.
IUCN Red List: An international list that assesses the conservation status of species worldwide.