Bengal Tigers

The Bengal Tiger

Characteristics of a Bengal Tiger

What Bengals Eat…

• Boars

•Antelope

•Gazells

Since the beginning humans have always beenthe number 1 predators that have threatenedthe Bengal tiger. Mostly hunted for their fur.

The Bengal Tiger also know as the Royal Tiger can be found in the Mangrove Rainforest located in

Bengladesh South Asia

Canopy, forest floor or Understory?

• Very little sun

• Forest is not crowded

• It is very warm and humid

• Forest Floor!!!

Climate and Environment

• Tropical Monsoon climate

• Variations of rainfall

• High temperatures and humidity

• Bangladesh is a low-lying riverine county along the Bay of Bengal sea basin in south

Equipment and food• Go pro (camera)

• Knife

• Tent

• Sleeping bag

• Rope

• Flashlight

• Batteries

• Matches

• Dart gun

• Cooking accessories

• Water

• Dry pinto beans

• Spam

• Peanuts

• Top romen

• Dehydrated survival food

Travel

Fly out from LAX to Kolkata airport India, rent a car and drive to Sonakhali, India. From there I will take a boat to Sunderbans and I will make my home for the next 30 days at Tiger Camp.

Conducting Research

• Bengal tigers can be identified by traveling alone

• Size of the tiger

• Female tigers can be identified by traveling with cubs and small body structure

• Observe tiger night and day

• Record observations with camera, video and diary

• I am hoping to learn how the tiger behaves during day and night

• They can be located during the day by cool areas near water

• How do they hunt for the

Grand total $20,150

• Equipment $2,350.81

• Food $897.98

• Health (vaccinations) $2,180

• Travel $13,469.60