I WONDER - Are Tigresses Good Mothers? Me Pregunto - Son Las Tigresas Buenas Madres?

Tigresses are dedicated mothers who care for their young after a gestation period of 3.5 months. They give birth to two to four puppies and are solely responsible for raising and protecting them. The tigress teaches her young essential skills like hunting and defense. The puppies stay with their mother until they are 18 to 24 months old, at which point they begin to establish their own territories and live independently.

What is the typical gestation period for a tigress?

• 2 months

• 3.5 months

• 6 months

• 5 months

How many cubs does a tigress usually give birth to?

• Six to eight

• Two to four

• Four to six

• One to two

What are some of the skills a tigress teaches her cubs?

• Hunting and defense

• Swimming and climbing

• Running and jumping

• Flying and digging

Until what age do tiger cubs typically stay with their mother?

• 6 to 12 months

• 18 to 24 months

• 12 to 18 months

• 24 to 30 months

What do tiger cubs do after leaving their mother?

• Live in groups with other cubs

• Join another family

• Return to their mother occasionally

• Establish their own territories