Tigers Have RARE Father Daughter Relationship | FOTA: Into the Wild | Nature Bites

Learn more about the fascinating relationship between a father-daughter tiger pairing and discover the moment they meet for the first time!
From FOTA: Into the Wild Season 1 Episode 4: In the final episode of ‘Into the Wild’, the Park’s Director Sean McKeown travels to Madagascar to familiarise himself with some of the global conservation project Fota supports and the programme follows the journey of 6 month old Sumatran Tiger Dharma and see her transform from cub to majestic adult.
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[@lynnleigha580]

Some male tigers do take care of their Cubs in the wild. One dad did it alone w two Cubs because mom died

[@illustryfe5354]

I've seen that documentary, he raised two daughters after their mother was shot.

[@efaristi9737]

@@illustryfe5354 that sound interesting, i would like to see it.

[@ralph7781]

@@illustryfe5354 what documentary was this?

[@tariqmohamed]

@@ralph7781 the tigers name was Zalim and it took place in Ranthambore, India, the mother was sick and died. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3-XpYamnsiEsNU

[@Ryan-gw3yv]

They're so intelligent. People don't realize how intelligent until they seek revenge up to years later. God's dominion for certain.

[@Z7Sakari]

“Worst case is… if he responds negatively to the cub.” Uh yeah, that’s one way to put it.

[@vanjaradmanovic5780]

They wouldn't have posted the video if he ripped her head off. But that would have been an interesting and plausible twist

[@jasonlee7928]

So the father tiger may rip the head of his own cub, but because it's cute for the mom, dad and kid to be together, we'll take that risk. Lmfao so stupid

[@spk1121]

It could be... "detrimental"

[@PhysicallyAwake]

@@jasonlee7928 I don’t think you understand the video? They needed the interaction to go well to help save the species and hopefully repopulate with negative response from parents.

[@jasonlee7928]

@@PhysicallyAwake and how does forcing the dad and kid to be in the same closure beneficial to that goal lmfao it will only serve as an added risk of a cub being killed nothing more

[@cmaej28]

I've seen a documentary of a male tiger raising his two daughters after their mother died. He turned away other mating partners because of the chance of the females attacking his daughters. Unfortunately, they were too close to farmland and the humans sent the daughters in a more suitable place when they got old enough. It was bittersweet. They had to tranquilize the dad and he woke up calling for them.

[@LmaoMoni]

Thats horrible

[@SilverMaychan]

I saw that on tv. Was really sad.

[@thalmoragent9344]

They couldn't have moved the dad over to the same location or anything?

[@WHITELIONNYC]

@@thalmoragent9344 💯

[@thalmoragent9344]

@@WHITELIONNYC Yeah, maybe they wanted him to stay in the same area to mate with the other females that were mentioned. Who knows, maybe the plan was to have his daughters in a safer spot together, and the dad would be fine on his own and could mate with the other females to get population up

[@parlor3115]

I've seen a documentary about a male tiger taking care of his two daughters as a single dad. He actually did a great job raising them. He never missed a single football game or karate practice and he got each of them a car when they turned 16. They went to university and got great careers and now are happily married. That tiger is what all dads should aspire to be.

[@juanpinochet9315]

LAME

[@winglessfairy564]

This comment is so cute it makes me wish this is what actually happened 🥺

[@doll.ov.poetrii4682]

🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️

[@SanthoshGparapurrathu]

Well it was real i seen them

[@ZeusSKF]

😂😂😂😂

[@monyroath]

I still can’t wrap my head around how beautiful tigers are. Their colors pattern, physicals are just breathtaking

[@chloegriffiths6414]

Sumatran’s tend to have a darker, reddish coat, they’re the smallest tiger subspecies but the most beautiful imo!

[@chloegriffiths6414]

@Ben Preist i agree but unfortunately the indonesian archipelago’s forests are the most fragmented of all so captive breeding programmes are necessary for their survival. i feel we owe it to them to at least try and subsidise their numbers

[@esasoftware1900]

GOD's creation. Random chance can't make beauty like this.

[@Vampirita447]

Agreed. I'm amazed every time.

[@KoiYakultGreenTea]

I’d sure have my breath taken away if I ever saw one in the wild

[@sjurjans7137]

Male tigers "care" about their young in the wild by keeping other males out of the Mum's and his babies tearatory

[@animallover8610]

Territory. Tigers are so fascinating and for the first 26 yeas of my life they were my favorite animal.

[@starfireprincess]

Ikr she was so quick to disregard the males purpose

[@capybrah]

@Mr Know it all you really dont know anything huh, tigers are one of the most amazing big cats. Males would let the females and cub eat before he dig in.

[@blaze9135]

Bengals also check in with cubs every now and then.

[@BBQMork]

Male tigers will also let the mom and cubs eat first if he gets a kill

[@bdev410]

I love how moms had to go over and prep dad like "Now look Tony, that's our baby. You mess with her and I'll slap the frosted flakes out ya ass. Got it?!?"🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@maxcool123456789]

They'rrrrre Great together

[@endlessnightmare1528]

She can't do sh*t

[@avi0005]

@@endlessnightmare1528 Lol, you’ve clearly underestimated the lengths most mother animals will go for their offspring. They didn’t push all their hard work into rearing their young just to have them killed.

[@fi6795]

Grrrreat comment.

[@miguel111093]

"Frosted flakes" lol

[@RAHISTILLL]

Title - "Rare relationship" Tiger Cub - Hey dad! Tiger Dad - Mehhh.. *Leaves

[@theascendunt9960]

I guess that's the best you can hope for.

[@Reyma777]

Actually, Wild male tigers have been documented sharing their kills with their offspring.

[@craigcassidy6078]

Were has that been documented and it must been a one off .. because every program I've watched on tigers and I've watched alot completely contradict what you saying but I'll ignore david attenborough and listen to you instead 😅😆🤣

[@TheMHB199]

@@craigcassidy6078 funnily enough one of the documentaries that showed that was voiced by david himself.

[@thamsanqahadebe5778]

And actually raising them as single dads!

[@Xannyphantom905]

The dad secretly wanted a boy

[@Wertsir]

I also feed the people I have killed to my children, I’m a great dad.

[@scillaburton2965]

I like how at the end they do what housecats do to show non-aggression, the way they lay down nearby and pretend they aren't looking at each other 😂😂

[@shan5445]

I think you maybe describing women there.

[@millomweb]

Well, that's what they are - rare large stripey house cats ;)

[@xro1983]

It sad cause they don’t belong in there. Hopefully they are just being rehabilitated.

[@spacejasontodd]

@@xro1983 Not all of them can be let out. If they're raised in captivity or were taken in because of life long injuries then sadly we can't do anything more for them

[@nicoleouellette4066]

@@xro1983 I mean, did you see how interactive their enclosure was?? Trees for climbing, open grass to run. Way better than other zoos and that tiger king.

[@Zac_Frost]

I love how when the daughter goes to meet Dad, and it goes well, the Mom just walks away, as if to say, "Yeah. He likes her. I'll let them get to know each other a bit."

[@trebleclef293]

“Mamma bear” is the main ingredient here, only she could ward off a bad encounter.

[@shadowdawg04]

Not really. She has the size to resist but the males are dominant when, shall we say, when push comes to shove.

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

She's no match for him!

[@IkesPimpHand]

It's not exactly twitter,hon, he's avoiding a fight but that doesn't mean he wouldn't take her skull off if threatened

[@shadowdawg04]

@Kittie Kellie ... and when your dead what good are you to anybody? Don't confuse human and animal motivations - instincts and sense are not the same. She would no doubt try, but at what price...

[@fredsmith-kingofthelunatic7810]

Took all of about 3 seconds for mum to go, meh, you're all good. Now it's your turn to parent, I'm off.

[@mels3958]

I was thinking that too! When mum ran up to dad straight away I thought I was just a lovely reunion between them. But then dad was kinda backing away, I changed my mind. I imagine mum was saying “where have you been? I’ve been raising your child for over 6 months are you just causally walk in like nothings happened?” Then when the dad and daughter met and mum walked off, I thought she was saying “ok, you two are cool, it’s your turn to parent, I’m taking a nap”

[@eluemina2366]

😅👌🏻

[@eluemina2366]

@@mels3958 👏🏻😂

[@Lyrielonwind]

😂😂😂

[@neeleshpal4825]

The mum be like: Took you long enough to buy that milk

[@siddtheukranian3260]

In India few years back, a wild bengal tiger male took care and raised his cubs after mother of cubs passed away

[@professionalamateur1549]

God controlled him and made him do it

[@cxtcutsml706]

@@professionalamateur1549 god doesn’t believe in you.

[@professionalamateur1549]

@@cxtcutsml706 Lmfao dude it's hilarious how dummys like think YOUR words have any meaning Dude you could type aaaaall day but you might as well be talking to a wall lol God doesn't believe in YOU maybe However in MY case God is LITERALLY the ONLY reason I've avoided getting locked up for life, and death THOUSANDS of times lmfao Hahaha yeah, i bet that REEEEEEAALLY pissess you off 😂😂😂

[@professionalamateur1549]

@@cxtcutsml706 LMFAOOOO God literally helps, and protects me ALL the time Hahahahaha does that make you mad lil buddy? Just admit it.....that makes you hella pissed right? 😂😂

[@professionalamateur1549]

@@cxtcutsml706 It's rhetorical.....i KNOW it makes you mad And my day is better now knowing that THANKS LIL BUDDY 😂😂😂

[@marcopena5117]

3:08 I love how fast he goes up that tree to ask the momma if he can see the cub lol so polite, nature really is beautiful

[@Kloden49]

the mother was actually climbing towards him.

[@tonyprice2256]

If it is contained and held captive in a cage, it does NOT qualify as being nature or natural.

[@joshuaowie7783]

“Is that mine”? Yes it’s yours devante

[@jeri8853]

Dad looks so striking!! He has the most beautiful sheen to his coat!! Especially when the sun hits it!! Testament to his good care and health! 💕🐾💕🐾💕🐾

[@kirill_dreamer74]

Well, Sumatran male tigers DO care about their offspring in the wild, while Amurs and Bengals do it less frequently. It is written everywhere on the web😎 Great channel. Subscribing❤️👍

[@ashutoshsingh7016]

All tiger males are seen interacting with cubs. There have been documented cases of males even raising cubs when female die.

[@malaklranal1681]

@@ashutoshsingh7016 Why do I feel like you said "All tiger males" because Bengal Tigers were said to be caring less for their offspring compared to Sumatran?

[@ashutoshsingh7016]

@@malaklranal1681 Because there is 0 evidence of tiger males being better fathers based on the subspecies. It's a trait that most probably is present in all male tigers, just that we see it very rarely as we see tigers very rarely.

[@malaklranal1681]

@@ashutoshsingh7016 I'm saying that I felt you said that because assuming from your name you're Indian and trying to make your nation's tiger look as good as the Sumatrans.

[@vijaythasathyanarayanan9688]

@@malaklranal1681 Bengals are tigers? How is their behaviour representative of any other species- esp human?

[@rohithr1797]

Bali tiger - Extinct 1950s Javan tiger - Extinct 1970s Caspian tiger - Extinct 2001 South China tiger - < 20 Malayan tiger - < 300 Sumatran tiger - < 400 Siberian tiger - < 500 Indo Chinese tiger - < 1500 Bengal Tiger - < 2000 These are the numbers as per the latest survey. These majestic creatures once roamed the forests. Now they are on the verge of extinction due to hunting and deforestation.

[@aloknath9895]

All Chinese eating Tigers , Rino and even baby placenta.

[@truthseeker3536]

Javan tigers are not extinct as locals still see them.

[@looolllll6378]

There are now 3890 royal bengal tigers

[@RatsRatsIsthebest]

People are sad they want even thing to themselves so selfish

[@shishupal720]

@@aloknath9895 wtf

[@Arazorblade]

I have seen tigers in wild in India but only at night in headlights of bus . They are never scared of you or vehicles . Will sit on road no matter how much you honk and will leave only when they feel like. They stay so calm . Just amazing

[@angiecarver3999]

Seeing them in cages is just heartbreaking. This seems to be the only safe space for them but it is just so sad 😞

[@choryllis6646]

@@ejedwards1678 It's a mix of both. Laws that make it illegal to hunt animals have helped by making it morally wrong to own products by these animals, but there's still a black market for them. Yet there's still no stopping habitat destruction.

[@testerwulf3357]

@pavan That’s a specific jungle though, it’s still fairly unsafe for them in the wild because people want to hunt them. It’s upsetting! Plus these ones in the video likely can’t be released as they’ve been in so long they have no hunting experience if not they might of been originally born there! Thus for these one in particular captivity is best or else they’d starve in the wild.

[@embracethenight1383]

@pavan the only idiot here is you lmao. I bet you think PETA is good

[@bluedragonfly8139]

@pavan Oh look, Dunning Krueger in the wild.

[@sarahhh8073]

@@testerwulf3357 it’s annoying they can’t be released to their natural habitat, but it begs the question of whether they should be allowed to be bred in captivity if they are limited to life in a cage? I feel like it might even be better to just get reallyyy old or sick tigers who need treatment as a sort of ‘conservation’ to help sick/dying tigers instead of breeding them into captivity. If you get a tiger that’s sick or old their chances of surviving are pretty slim in the wild, so giving them a ‘final resting place’ might be a bit more humane? Idk. I just had the idea of zoos full stop soooo it’s a tricky one 😭

[@younome6488]

Title : Tigers have rare father daughter relationship. Reality : Father is keeping his distance from the cub. Caretaker : This is the best we could have hoped for.

[@nithinravi4401]

Yes

[@Lyrielonwind]

Daddy didn't chew on his daugther and spit it out...and you are complaining 😃 To be truthful, I was expecting a little bit of interest and playful care... I'm disappointed 😞

[@bluedragonfly8139]

I mean, it totally is.

[@somegirl558]

Well, nothing wrong there.

[@somegirl558]

@@Lyrielonwind you sound like you are still sad that nobody liked your stick drawings in school.......

[@JohnnnyT]

It’s sad how close to extinction these breath taking creatures are. I hope we realize how amazing they are now while we still have them around and do everything we can to rebuild the population and get them thriving again in the wild ♥️

[@whoareyou7351]

Well, white people are to be blamed

[@JohnnnyT]

What’s ur proof of that ? Cause if u wanna get technical the main cause besides biological reasons is loss of habitat and the animal trade. Most tigers are Asian so who would be destroying Asian habitats? If u guessed Asians u would be correct. And who captures and sells them on the black market ? If u guessed Asians u would again be correct. Nice try tho

[@JohnnnyT]

Don’t bring that inaccurate negativity over here bro. Take a hike

[@captaincaveman8532]

@@JohnnnyT Didn't you get the CRT memo? Everything was rainbows and unicorns until the white man showed up.

[@iamrysheem]

Fuck the animals. These things would rip your entire family apart. Smh. The world is too safe and everybody forgot how dangerous it really is.

[@madridstas797]

Seeing a male tiger is a blessing ❤️ His size, his paws, his head, his eyes.... Everything about him is just so frightening.... An absolute beast and can take down anything he wants. WOW ❤️

[@hel3o167]

Not to forget how beautiful those beasts look

[@jasongoen6298]

Not a polar bear

[@huntercool2232]

*They’re so incredibly beautiful.*

[@sax7760]

Animal like this should be admired when they alive, not dead and skinned. They look the most beautiful when they are breathing and moving. When you kill and skinned them, you can only admired the piece of them almost like when you scraped just the paint from beautiful artwork and now that art will be forever ruined and will never be admired and looked upon at its full beauty.

[@MrVvulf]

Too many people only care about skin deep beauty, regardless of the species.

[@hello-vy5lb]

Perfectly said.

[@lukenelson1931]

"almost like when you scraped just the paint from beautiful artwork" Preach.

[@AH-hz5xc]

The Indians decimated tiger numbers with raja's sport hunting in the 20th century.

[@tmar8959]

There's a quote by the poet Rumi 'you mustn't pick a flower and try to keep it for yourself as when you do it stops being a flower. It will stop being the thing you loved about it in the first place'. I completely agree it's most beautiful and we honour it while it is moving and breathing.

[@KoiYakultGreenTea]

I like how he’s like “I’m just gonna chill near here.”

[@pokemonitishere202]

Actually male tigers do take care of their offspring in the wild. It happened in India with wild Royal Bengal Tigers in the past. A male Bengal Tiger called "Zalim" raised his daughters after their mother died. He infact used to expel other male tigers for his daughters safety which is a shocking revelation to the wild life experts. He even used to stay away from other female tigers fearing they might hurt his daughters. That much committed he was to his parenting. He used to teach them hunting & hunt on his own & shared his kills with his cubs when they were 3 months old. Those cubs used to follow their dad so cutely🥰 He raised them to their adulthood & one day forest officials transferred his daughters to other reserve thinking other male tigers would hurt them & for that Zalim had to be tranquilized😡 Sadly after he woke up, he called for his cubs to no use😭 He was named Zalim(Tyrant/cruel) because he was very aggressive dominant male Tiger who was not fond of human interaction & safari vehicles as he used to charge at them. He died in a territorial fight at the age of 15. Lived like a king all his prime👑🐯💪 But a very ironic father for the name he was given (Zalim) Sorry for breaking your hearts though😢

[@Anisa-wi5zj]

Great story but that’s rare. The default is that male tigers don’t take care of cubs and there is nothing wrong with that

[@justjae4267]

I think Dad is reconsidering the “off to buy cigarettes” ploy

[@SM-mq2rv]

Female Tiger is like yo where is my child support. I have been raising this cub for 6 months without your help

[@Mr._X84]

You just like making things up huh?

[@TheJarlath9]

@@Mr._X84 right over your head rofl

[@jinoh7418]

Blm

[@justdev8965]

You must be mistaking the tigress with the human Western female 🤮🤮 What an insult to the tigress!

[@KingKhan20000]

@@justdev8965 true.

[@robynguinn8941]

A beautiful union....interesting how adaptable big cats are in captivity, to behave so very different than in the wild because of a fence.

[@ivanboskovic1260]

I saw in the wild a complete Siberian family - dad, mom and cubs.

[@thejack9178]

They do not adapt to captivity at all, they do really bad and mostly just try find away out all day until they go mad.

[@ndo533]

@@thejack9178 false

[@damiluaer8859]

@@thejack9178 Source?

[@user-oi5wm1od2k]

@@thejack9178 facts..

[@TypeKraken]

This male Tiger has the most beautiful stripes on face. He is majestic!❤

[@Mike_07]

0:38 Anybody noticed the "Meow", or I am hearing something else

[@leonorakristinerozalinamll9473]

Actually even the father rarely meets his ofspring in the nature he can actually visit his mates and cubs if they are near by in his teritory and even play with his cubs. Some times you see some family reunions between tigers, they are not as sociale as the lion but now and then some tiger family members do visit each other and relaxes together.

[@Rizal12061986]

well, that is sumatran tiger from sumatra indonesia, not bengal india, they are the smallest tiger species. and sumatran tiger are mostly living family lives, not all but mostly, dad mom cub living as family, the cub will leave when they are ready to make their own family

[@leonorakristinerozalinamll9473]

@@Rizal12061986 So adorable!🐯😍.

[@windwoman3549]

“Before they meet in person.” Shouldn’t that be, “Before they meet in cat?” 🤔

[@ohmy9261]

😐😐🤣🤣🤣

[@mohammadwasiltalash3695]

😅

[@amberslahlize7961]

No, because they never ceased to be 'cat's.

[@robynsmith2709]

Hilarious

[@wokeaf1337]

not really because animals are individuals as well, well and humans are also animals ...a person is an individual and an individual a person.

[@JackthePumpkincat]

Tiger: Stubby legs, cute and fluffy. Also Tiger: *Is actually deadly and will maul me alive*

[@Mitjitsu]

For solitary creatures tigers are surprisingly good at being in a group, which makes me think if circumstances in the wild change. They would be excellent at pact hunting and defending themselves against rival predators.

[@timexyemerald6290]

Male lion: i am gonna take care of this little cat and then go meet the ladies Male tiger: i am gonna act a little grumpy and then protect this little cat

[@ArielIsaac8111]

Can’t help but be in love with Tigers, honestly when I think of things like Dragons or other mythological animals, I put Tigers on the same standard they’re just so gracious and beautiful, I think I could just stare at one for an entire day haha

[@devonrounds5583]

I’m pretty sure that in Japanese mythology, Tigers and Dragons are mortal enemies

[@Starfire10982]

In Korean mythology, they’re one of the four great beast gods. It’s a white tiger of the west.

[@EriPages]

It's because they're mostly orange

[@crow4972]

Tigers and Snow leapords are honestly some of the most beautiful animals ever

[@rongsun1905]

Actually, that's Chinese mythology, the Yin and Yang sign. Or it could be that both mythologies share it. I also know that the four animals Chinese mythology respects the most is the dragon, the phoenix, the tortoise, and the tiger.

[@adrianaslund8605]

0:50 When she mentioned their names it sounded less like english and more like The Sims.

[@CoRLex-jh5vx]

God, I love how chunky and solid-looking tigers are

[@Primenumber19]

What documentary is this? Male tigers are actively involved in their young’s lives they just didn’t know it until about 15 years ago or so.

[@c00mgoblin]

Nah, male Tigers just make sure that no other males enter the territory they don’t actually raise young.

[@sannicfann3338]

@@c00mgoblin actually I saw a documentary where a male raised his cubs on his own after their mother died and even when mothers are their the fathers will still check in on them and the mother won't be agressive

[@nadegaming3136]

@@sannicfann3338 that’s a special circumstance.

[@sannicfann3338]

@@nadegaming3136 well look up tiger father they usually are never aggressive

[@nadegaming3136]

@@sannicfann3338 being aggressive is a different thing than raising them.

[@musicstan9139]

This is definitely Sumatran tiger. They have big ruffs and are the smallest species of tigers. But very muscular.

[@goodputin4324]

Indonesia is the best

[@anyhendra3923]

It is sumatran tiger, didn't you read the caption?

[@goldgen7352]

They also known as the beardest of all tiger subs...just type on youtube about sumatran and u will see the most beautiful and terifying tiger u will ever seen at the same time...

[@goodputin4324]

@@goldgen7352 used to be the Caspian tiger

[@goldgen7352]

@@goodputin4324 yeah unfortunately they r gone now 😿

[@mightymacaque]

I love how the mom is kind of encouraging the dad the whole time even though he's uncertain and not wanting to be near the daughter much.

[@duratyy]

Who else got a heartattack at 3:33

[@mohaimenulislam8782]

That male tiger is so gorgeous,his skin color looks unique

[@kurtwagner350]

Seems to have a deeper orange coloring to his fur that looks really cool

[@dannyboygregory-mccormick9157]

I felt really uncomfortable with you calling it skin.

[@MODEST500]

@@dannyboygregory-mccormick9157 😂

[@MODEST500]

@@dannyboygregory-mccormick9157 maybe he can't see the furr lol 😆

[@mohaimenulislam8782]

@@dannyboygregory-mccormick9157 i felt uncomfortable to see your spelling mistake

[@catsinhouse]

We have Sumatran tigers at our local zoo - they are just gorgeous. I lost my heart to them when our female had twins, a boy and a girl over a decade ago. Sadly, that family (father, mother and twins) are no longer alive. But they were so special and so beautiful. We have some Mum's offspring still at the zoo today, thankfully.

[@thejack9178]

They should be set free

[@mohittripathi5716]

@@thejack9178 they cant live in the wild as they are not fit to hunt.

[@malaklranal1681]

@@mohittripathi5716 They can hunt people release them back to the wild and they are said to still know how to hunt.

[@swamp6825]

@@thejack9178 Usually big cats are in captivity because they were orphaned or hurt as a cub! These tigers probably wouldn’t do that well in the wild

[@malaklranal1681]

@Apostate dawah Oh yeah because all tigers released in the wild gets killed 100% right? might just be better to keep them in cages for humane entertainment 😕

[@clown-cult96]

I can barely focus on the subject matter because these animals and every move they make are just so beautiful…

[@BMWS1000RRR]

Sumatran tigers are one of The most active and agile among the tiger species due to being in thick jungle habitats. They are rarely seen in the wild. They are masters of stealth and ambush. Explosive powerful muscles and strength.

[@deemaria814]

Wow, the mom and dad have beautiful faces!! The cub is adorable.

[@AnnaBelleEevee]

I think prat of it is that captive animals know to an extent that they don't need to worry for their lives as much so they can just relax and enjoy themselves

[@oroontheheels]

As I understand male tiger was really happy to see his female friend! Maybe he even understands that cub is his daughter hehe. I saw that at Crimea zoo tigers live in small families. Mom, dad and cubs. And as far as I know there’s been no incidents with dads attacking cubs.

[@heavymetalhorseman2068]

Tigers are different than other cat species: They're solitary because they don't need other tigers to affirm their self-worth, but they're still smart enough to recognise family, and help out any relative that may be in need.

[@dr.merasmus8147]

tigers are beautiful animals and one of my favorites

[@aru5492]

Pls preserve them.Dont let them extinct.

[@kamaljones3468]

That has to be the most gentle tiger dad🧡🖤 I've ever seen 😍🥰🐯🐅

[@Rizik1986]

Nothing more beautiful then a dad who wants to be in his daughters life! Such beautiful beasts !!! Cats Rule !!!

[@souldevil6997]

only big cats...

[@Greg_Deep]

If the mother allows it

[@Rizik1986]

@@Greg_Deep No fury like a mothers! 😉

[@hel3o167]

​@@Rizik1986bs , if mother talks a lot , than the father should leave . His say comes first , if it doesn't than he should leave

[@Rizik1986]

@@hel3o167 w t f are u talking about?

[@Argos-xb8ek]

I didn't know it was that uncommon for Male Tigers to interact with their offspring. From a good deal of books I've read it's been observed more than a couple times that male Tigers will visit in on a mate and their cubs while patrolling territory and will sometimes stay a couple days around the family.

[@Shivagaming7746]

What is the name of her mother? If I didn't missheard it's "durga" right? If that's true that's a wonderful name cause "durga" is a godess in hindu mythology And she rides tiger since every God, godess has a animal with them or related to any animal Godess durga is related to tiger and she is sign or monument of braveness I'm sorry if I missheard her name but I wanted to share this

[@bidishasengupta8]

Goddess Durga is related to the lion

[@baunbaun82]

@@bidishasengupta8 There are many forms of Durga and one of them has tiger as a mount.

[@thepriestofvaranasi]

@@bidishasengupta8 Not necessarily.

[@heatengine9283]

@@bidishasengupta8 Depends on what region of Bharat you come from.

[@onepunchman3413]

@@bidishasengupta8 yes see google images of durga final avatar "maha prathyankara devi"lion faced khali...👍🔥🔥.

[@SAYTHEWORD-Pronunciations]

What an adorable sight. Cubs are so cute and cuddly!

[@jrrj59]

I love how mum just walks away when she realizes the dad has had enough time to make his decision. She like 5 seconds and your still alive little one. All good 👍

[@ironhornforge7970]

Gosh they are just stunning, we are truly blessed to share this beautiful planet with them.

[@xoruk7451]

2:40 onwards, holy hell their shoulders and arms. They are so heavily muscled

[@MikeHunt-fo3ow]

wild ones are even more jacked

[@xoruk7451]

@@MikeHunt-fo3ow absolutely, and these are just Sumatrans. I've seen a Bengal male in zoo, they're fucking huge. Their delts, triceps and forearms are massive

[@goldgen7352]

Wait until u see a fullgrown male sumatran, they are known as the beardest of all tiger subs, thick nape fur, big bold stripe on their face, physically they are smallest but full of muscle Just go and look others sumatran video

[@WHITELIONNYC]

Daddy's girls are the best. Very sweet, nurturing, and loving. 💪🏻😃😃😃😃👍🏻

[@killadez3511]

Happy fathers day fellas 💪🏾

[@zeenathswaleh6166]

God's beautiful creation... How stunning these animals are😍😍😍💖

[@anaseymour4556]

I wish I could hug the baby tiger 🥺

[@jbthajugganaut793]

This is what is missing in a lot of America’s households these days. A true family.

[@goyonman9655]

When you have to look to Tiger, you know your screwed up

[@hel3o167]

And here we go , a beta male or a female blaming men for it 😂 .

[@sweeperboy]

Tigers are all so beautiful, but the dad tiger here is especially stunning. What a coat and a ruff. He's a handsome one, to be sure!

[@42kellys]

They are the real kings of the animals. I have never had a thing for lions. Tigers are majestic, they look like they were born to rule the world.

[@elpopman2055]

Correction male tigers sometimes help raise their cubs in Wild sometimes.. they're actually more social then we believe.

[@shovankar9892]

Yed I read similar stories from Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve

[@muhammadnazerinsaripin1925]

Male tiger are kinda protective of their kid and female, theres really no need to separate them cause they are not like house cat and lion.

[@roopeshgaddam9847]

A proper Introduction is a must if not it can kill his own offspring so Idea of being kept side by side is a great way to do

[@Cruddy129]

You know Tigers can kill their own young if they dont know them that well, right?

[@Abdi-libaax]

What? lol lions live prides they're used to being around each other

[@n4l9bx]

@@Abdi-libaax Lions quite frequently kill cubs. A lioness usually peaces out for some time to have her cubs and let them grow, away from the lion, before returning to the pride

[@JulesFunSlice77]

​@@n4l9bx Male lions are great with their own cubs, and naturraly take on the role of nanny as the females go out hunting. Yet they do kill any cubs that aren't their own.

[@NicoleMichelChannel]

They’re such incredible animals! Beautiful & cute as ever of course!

[@anthonyg2554]

It was an adorable family picture of dad and mom sitting closely with their little girl in the middle.

[@allisonjames2923]

How cute are those little spots on Dharma’s little ears 🥺 🐅

[@brianamg3940]

This makes me realise how much compassionate male lions are to their cubs

[@Gone898]

That family portrait at the end was beautiful .

[@RougeOso]

They are so beautiful! Thank you all you are doing ❤️

[@stephenpatterson8031]

This is incredible 👏. All of them are just beautiful ...

[@adityakumarsingh210]

Dharma, Dinar and Durga; intersting names!

[@siobhannoble8545]

Durga is the Hindu warrior goddess who rides a giant flaming tigress into battle. Dharma is a key concept of the Hindu religion. These names are perfect.

[@anyhendra3923]

Their names are so indian eventhough they came from indonesia

[@adityakumarsingh210]

Indonesians have many names sounding similar to Sanskrit nouns. For ex. "Bahasa Indonesia" Obviously coming from Bhasha(language) of Sanskrit.

[@anyhendra3923]

@@adityakumarsingh210 thats right. Indonesia used to had hindus kingdom like Majapahit, kutai, Mataram etc.

[@laurieherman1215]

We need more of this adorable Tiger family.

[@madmoran1029]

The head keeper as well as her crew are amazing!

[@dr.irfananwararnab1925]

Dad from the other side of the fence : My cute little baby girl On the same side: Upsi, No parental duties, I'm keeping a safe distance

[@nickelroof6727]

I'm simply struck by how such a powerful predator can be so beautiful. Their colour markings are to be marveled at probably because they're done by the best artist herself: mother nature - and this surely is one of her masterpieces.

[@TheKnoxvicious]

God

[@ashlynn1652]

Love the way mom came down that log😍

[@acutefailure1]

Wholesome. Utterly delightful.

[@cinnow]

Watch the video on KZbin of the wild tiger who raised his cubs after their mom died.

[@pamela6507]

Absolutely beautiful

[@originallyme4life562]

Oh my God...they're beautiful!!!😍

[@truthseeker2000]

What a gorgeous family!

[@rain0aldwaib]

the tigress was like: this is your daughter , now give me child support

[@chanlovebaek614]

Wow beautiful Sumatran Tigers from Indonesia ❤❤

[@sisterulicia9492]

Good on you guys. Those tigers are beautifully healthy and their enclosure is amazing.

[@jessemartinez730]

That male tiger looks like a fricking beast

[@joesantana6429]

My favorite animal ever ! I hope they never go extinct 🐯

[@themessenger4208]

Oh Man, they are incredibly beautiful creatures...Now, I'm more familiar with Lions than I am with Tigers. But I will be interested to see how this family dynamic works. I'm sure it must be similar to the Lions, so far the protectiveness of the Mama introducing the cub to the Papa seems to be right on track. Let's wait and see what develops with this magnificent family and their gorgeous color pattern.🐅🐅🐅🤗👊🤜🤛👍💞💞💞

[@antoniocerutti265]

The way tigress ran to greet him was so cute.

[@mickadams1905]

Did I hear that cub let out a full on meow? They really are just big beautiful Kitty Cats ( that could tear you to pieces) Gotta love em!

[@bobbybrooks4826]

The cubs always are interested in their FATHER.... , Usually the FATHER does'nt HATE THEM , he Just tolerates THEM..

[@klajdisinanaj3977]

so...are u ok mate? worried by the way u used caps on hate and father only

[@bobbybrooks4826]

@@klajdisinanaj3977 Just a bad phone keyboard.

[@MODEST500]

Morality doesnt applies to animals.

[@craigshrimpton5765]

That applies a lot in the human species too especially when there are teens involved.

[@damian5071]

@@craigshrimpton5765 It doesn't. Humans don't and shouldn't have such perspective over their children.

[@BrindleMoon]

This makes me wonder how much we don’t know about the relationships between wild male tigers and their Cubs. Tigers are considered solitary, but this just shows that Dad really wanted to be around Mum and Baby. So… there’s lots we don’t know, and so much more we can learn if we save them in the wild.

[@vsjunior3517]

male tiger are actually a protective dad, they never kill their own cub. male tiger will circle his and the mom territory to prevent any other male tiger get in and kill his cub. he also visit them once a month

[@monicas8992]

I can't get over how beautiful tigers are. Look at those vibrant orange coats and beautiful markings!!! They look unreal.

[@om3564]

Okay that baby cub stretch literally made me cry😭so adorable-