Tigers are at the top of the food chain in their ecosystem and are considered apex predators. Their powerful bodies, sharp claws and excellent hunting skills make them fearless and allow them to prey on a wide range of animals. On the other hand, sloth bears are typically shy and reclusive. Though they have a strong sense of smell and hearing, they have poor eyesight, which makes them more likely to react aggressively when they feel threatened or provoked. Undeniably, tigers are larger and more powerful predators than sloth bears. So, bears certainly avoid engaging in a direct confrontation with the big cats.
However, have you ever thought about what would be the outcome if a sloth bear and a tiger confronted each other? Well, the results of the confrontation depend on various factors which can't be predicted. But most people would bet on the Tiger as the winner. But, here we bring a rare video that could change such perception.
Recently, a video surfaced on the internet showing a sloth bear and a tiger's confrontation in the wild. In the video, the bear can be seen standing on its hind legs while growling at the Tiger as the big cat stares at it. The bear steps ahead continuing its growl. However, the tiger steps back.
But, the bear seems in no mood to step back. Finally, the big cat starts running. However, the bear continues to chase and scare away the big cat.
It seems the tiger is not fully grown for which it silently steps back and doesn't attack or defend the bear's aggression.
While the source of the video couldn't be obtained, it is shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Nature is Amazing. The video has been viewed over 6 million times and garnered over 45K likes. Even the comments section is flooded with various thoughts of the netizens.
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One user wrote, "I wonder what the tiger saw in the bear that made it afraid." (sic)
Another user wrote, "And yet some people are saying tiger will win a one on one." (sic)
"A clash between nature's giants, each embodying different strengths and strategies in the battle for survival," wrote a third user. (sic)