CLASS 10
A TIGER IN THE ZOO
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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spots
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stripes
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stars
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all of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Their vertical stripes, which range from brown to black, are an example of what biologists call disruptive coloration. They help break up the cat’s shape and size so it blends in with trees and tall grasses. That’s important because these predators don’t hunt in groups, like a lion, or have the speed of a cheetah.
Detailed explanation-2: -Tigers are the only large cat species to have distinctive striping located on both the hair and skin of the tiger. Many tigers possess stripes on their face, sides, legs and stomach.
Detailed explanation-3: -Accordingly, in November 2006, the tiger stripes were assigned the official names Alexandria Sulcus, Cairo Sulcus, Baghdad Sulcus and Damascus Sulcus (Camphor Sulcus is a smaller feature that branches off Alexandria Sulcus). Baghdad and Damascus sulci are the most active, while Alexandria Sulcus is the least active.
Detailed explanation-4: -Tigers are the only cat species that are completely striped. They even have stripes on their skin, according to Animal Planet. 2. Tiger stripes are like human fingerprints.
Detailed explanation-5: -Tigers and leopards have stripes on their bodies. The adaptation helps them to combine with the atmosphere. The main purpose of those animals having patterns on their body is to assist them in camouflage.