Is it true that tigers love swimming?

On a hot day, these big cats love taking a dip in a nearby lake or river to cool off! The only stipulation is that they do not like water in their eyes. They will go to any lengths to avoid this, even entering the water backwards! Because they have webbed feet, tigers are also quite the skilled swimmers. They have been known to travel for distances up to 20 miles in one session!

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Spike Holmes

"Oh, the wonderful thing about Tiggers, is Tiggers are wonderful things, Their tops are made outta rubber, - their bottoms are made outta springs! They're bouncy, trouncy, pouncy, flouncy - fun - fun, - fun, - fun, - fun But, the most wonderful thing about Tiggers, is I'M the ONLY ONE!"

ninakamwene

Common Quiz Folks! I thought True/False were all True. Tricked me this time because I thought all cats hate water, especially mine. I have to start thinking again-ha-ha-ha.

Armadillo

Fred Keogh, true . We all love chocolate.

Armadillo

Andrew King, are they hunting river rats.

Armadillo

Isabel Laing, me either.

Cohelian

They like getting wet, not swimming.

Nick Muni

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Player

ninakamwene, tigers & jaguars are excellent hunters in water

js j

Spike Holmes, I may "bee" a year late but this comment is still funny. Love it 🤣😂

Chrissie

I want to see a tiger backing into the water! Until then, I'll settle for watching Turkish Van cats swimming.

Chrissie

Carol Focht Cheney, but definitely didn't look like he was loving it!

Maia

Tigers are a more direct descendant of the sabertooth genus, which eventually branched; one branch became canine and the other became feline, which may help explain the water tolerance.

Irene Townsend

Melanie Millard Lively Waidler, Not all big cats, neither lions, they tolerate water when they have to cross the river, Cheetah don't like water at all