Tigers as Fighting Animals
The tiger here appears to be the peacemaker. They are not seeking a confrontation with the bear. Tigers have very large teeth and claws and are accomplished killing machines. However, they tend to rely on an ambush technique for hunting. They use their camouflage and stealth to creep up on an unsuspecting animal and then pounce before delivering a fatal bite to the neck. A bear is a bit too large for a tiger to take on and clearly this bear already knows that the tiger is coming so there is no element of surprise!
Can Bears Be Aggressive?
The tiger is more powerful and faster than a bear but there are plenty of videos and accounts where a tiger has chosen not to take a bear on unless they have to. Tigers are probably aware that this is a fight in which they could get seriously injured. Bears are also strong and powerful creatures and have sharp claws. Some species of bears have a bite force that is over 1,000 PSI (pounds per square inch) and that is strong enough to crush a bowling ball so it would cause a lot of damage to a tiger. They rarely go looking for trouble and prefer to scavenge food but have been known to attack both other animals and humans if they have to. In this video, the bear stands up which is a sign of aggression. The tiger makes a wise decision to back off! Next Up: Watch a House Cat Defend Her Humans From a Big Black Bear Female Bow Hunter And Massive Bear Face Off The 9 Best Books About Bears – Safety Tips and Species Insights Reviewed and Ranked
