Why do tigers have stripes?
A tiger's stripes help it hide in tall grass and trees.
Pip’s answer
- A tiger's stripes help it hide in tall grass and trees.
- The stripes look like shadows, so the tiger blends right in. Sneaky!
- Hiding helps the tiger sneak close when it is hunting for food.
- Wow-ee, no two tigers have the same stripes, just like your fingerprints!
For grown-ups
A tiger's stripes are camouflage. In tall grass and forest shadows, the stripes break up its outline so prey cannot easily spot it. Each tiger's pattern is unique, and the stripes are on its skin as well as its fur.
Ask your child: Can you spot hidden animals in a picture?
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