The incident occurred in a village near Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, India.
The tiger lunges at the last cow in the herd, knocking it down and killing its prey.
In the clip, a herd of cows is moving toward the village when a fierce tiger appears. It quickly lunges at the last cow in the herd, knocking it down and killing its prey.
Witnessing this daring cattle poaching by the tiger, many tourists were taken aback. Some even expressed concern that this hunting behavior could not only impact the local economy but also alter the hunting habits of the tigers. They might easily disregard hunting wild animals and shift to poaching farmers’ livestock instead.
Tigers are known as notorious ambush predators, a skill that enables them to survive in harsh natural environments. Typically, hunting occurs about once a week, and on average, they can consume up to 40 kg of food in a single meal. With a diet almost entirely consisting of meat and sophisticated hunting skills, tigers rightfully occupy the top of the food chain.
Estimates suggest that the optimal range for tigers to pounce on their prey is about 6 to 9 meters. Once the prey is within this range, the tiger aims for its neck and then lunges to bite, aiming to sever the spinal cord of the unfortunate animal. With their natural swimming ability, tigers can also utilize nearby water to submerge their prey.
