Can tigers climb trees?

Tigers usually do not climb trees because their bodies are relatively large and bulky, and climbing trees is not their strong point. In contrast, leopards are better at climbing trees because their bodies are light and flexible, suitable for running and jumping in trees, and they can also use branches to ambush prey.

However, sometimes tigers will also climb lower trees, such as climbing tree trunks to wait for prey or avoid predators. In addition, tigers' strong bodies and powerful claws allow them to climb some tree trunks with slight slopes, but this is not a common behavior for them. Generally speaking, tigers are better at running, jumping, swimming and lurking in the grass on the ground, which are their main ways of hunting and surviving.

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