The Economic Times

Why do tigers rest for 1620 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 makes them remarkable predators. India offers many tiger reserves for viewing these animals.