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Why do tigers rest for 16–20 hours a day? IITian-IFS officer shares fascinating explanation.

Tigers need long rest periods for survival. IFS officer Himanshu Tyagi explains this is due to energy conservation. Tigers understand calorie math, resting 16-20 hours daily. A single hunt provides food for up to seven days. This efficient energy management m…

By Trisha Dey· The Times of India· 1 day ago· 2 min read
Why do tigers rest for 16–20 hours a day? IITian-IFS officer shares fascinating explanation.