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Tiger usually grow to lengths of more than nine feet and can be bigger than the
largest lion. They have great strength. They clutch their prey to them, holding on
with their claws, and depend on the crushing bite of their powerful jaws. They swim
very well and can often be splashing about in water on very hot days, as they
apparently suffer from the heat. When the air is cool, however, they avoid wet or
damp vegetation. They can climb, but do not approach the leopard's ability in this.
They can survive in rocky areas but generally prefer to stay on level ground. They
are not as well equipped with senses as one might expect. They apparently depend on
their hearing while hunting. Their eyesight is not particularly good, and they cannot
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