The tiger cubs' licking wasn't thorough enough, leaving behind quite a few scraps of meat, which the little guys got lucky with.
The sheep's head and hooves, parts that tigers wouldn't easily gnaw on, were almost intact, enough to fill the little ones' stomachs a little.
The mother and her three cubs walked slowly through the forest in the light drizzle.
Lin Qian and Qiong gradually got used to the wet mud under their feet. Their pale yellow downy fur was now covered in mud, like a naughty child rolling around in a mud puddle.
An ordinary step broke through the decaying, withered branches buried under the fallen leaves, and the fallen leaves sank into the hollow pit.
Lin Qian was startled and almost fell into the "trap".
Fortunately, he reacted quickly. Although one foot was hit, the other three feet were unharmed. He quickly pulled out his forefoot, took a step back, and stood firmly in a safe position.
"Aww." Courage ran over, nuzzled his brother to show his concern, and then curiously peeked into the hole.
Hearing the noise, Tiger Mom turned around and glanced at the two brothers.
"Roar.": Kids, hurry up and follow.
Courage wagged its tail and ran forward, circling around the tiger mom.
Although it was a false alarm, Lin Qian became more vigilant and began to pay attention to places with lots of fallen leaves to stand on.
There are many traps in the forest, whether naturally formed or man-made, and they are very dangerous to wild animals.
Lin Qian recalled the news he had seen about "wild protected animals getting caught in wild boar traps and dying," and his vigilance returned.
Humanity's traps, once fallen into, have unimaginable consequences.
Although it seems likely that the area they live in is a protected area, Lin Qian isn't entirely sure.
Moreover, poachers and those who deliberately set traps won't care about these things; if you encounter them, you can only consider yourself unlucky.
The mother and her two children walked all day in the drizzle, which continued to fall intermittently throughout the day.
The fine drizzle, like silk threads, stretched endlessly, while the dark clouds still hung high, a heavy, oppressive mass.
Without the sun's rays, the sky appeared dark and gloomy, and the light in the forest was as dim as if night were about to fall.
But this doesn't affect Lin Qian; as a tiger, the world in his eyes will not fall into darkness.
Lin Qian could see the routes that the passing plants and leaves, and the crawling insects he encountered, were taking.
He could clearly see the spiders foraging and hunting, and his vision seemed to have improved a bit.
The tiger mom, who was walking along, suddenly stopped and stepped into a puddle without caring.
Lin Qian and Yong Qi had learned a bit about Tiger Mom's actions over the past few days. The two little ones stood back in unison, quietly staying to the side, and then looked up together, trying to look forward in the direction Tiger Mom was heading.
Of course, given their current height, they cannot see what the tiger mother is seeing.
In the grass across the way, a black bear is eating.
Meanwhile, the tiger mom is considering whether or not to snatch food from the bear's mouth.
It was an adult male black bear that was nearly two meters long and weighed about 150 kilograms. It looked smaller than the current tiger mother.
Black bears do not have the ability to kill with a single blow, so tigers can easily hunt them down.
However, under normal circumstances, it is mainly male tigers that hunt black bears, as ordinary female tigers do not have an overwhelming size advantage when facing adult black bears.
In the past, Tiger Mom wouldn't have provoked such an opponent, because the effort wasn't worth the reward, and there was also the risk of getting hurt.
Yes, it's just an injury.
Black bears do not possess the ability to kill tigers.
The tiger wanted to leave, and the black bear couldn't stop it at all; with its clumsy speed, it couldn't catch up with the tiger.
The fact that the tiger mother would set her sights on the black bear shows that she is confident in her current size and strength.
Prey that used to be a bit of a thorn in her side, she is now completely confident that she can kill!
Tigers have relatively straight and short intestines, so they are often hungry, which has shaped their "greedy" nature. Any animal that appears in a tiger's field of vision will be considered for inclusion in its diet.
The wild environment is harsh, and hunting opportunities are rare. No one will feed them, so seizing every hunting opportunity to make sure you have a good meal is the most important thing.
Tigers will not easily let go of any opportunity to hunt and feast.
While being "greedy," tigers are also well-versed in the ways of survival in the forest. Therefore, they are extremely careful when they move around, making sure not to get hurt, and they will not rashly attack their prey.
The reason the tiger mother was still hesitant was because she was worried about the two cubs; she needed to make sure there were no other threats nearby.
Moreover, the tiger mom, who had just had a hearty meal, didn't have a strong desire to hunt.
The black bear's prey was a roe deer, which had a very rich and delicious flavor. By this time, the black bear had already eaten most of the roe deer.
After taking a few glances, the tiger mom ultimately decided to let the prey go.
The roe deer is not very big to begin with, and now that the black bear has eaten most of it, there is not much left even if it is snatched back.
As for hunting black bears, if it were a lone tiger, the mother tiger would do so.
With two children to support, Tiger Mom had many concerns and naturally didn't consider it.
Tiger Mom withdrew her gaze and led the two brothers in a different direction.
The mother tiger led her two cubs on a patrol of the territory, but there was no real purpose to it; she was simply following her survival instincts to move the cubs to a different place to live.
This forest was naturally the new home it chose, but a suitable place to live long-term was not easy to find. Besides, Lin Qian and Yong Qi were only two months old, so a place to rest that could shelter them from the wind and rain was the tiger mother's first choice.
Seeing Tiger Mom turn and leave, Lin Qian and Yongqi immediately followed obediently.
The black bear, which was eating, suddenly sensed something, looked up and saw the colorful stripes flying by in the distance. It was on the verge of a panic and immediately put the roe deer behind it as a precaution.
The black bear relaxed only after realizing that the tiger had gone far away.
Although it only caught a glimpse, its past experiences told it that the tiger was likely larger and stronger than itself.
If they were to face each other, it would have no chance of winning.
If possible, the black bear does not want to fight the Siberian tiger; it is a timid black bear by nature.
As an omnivore, it can fill its stomach by eating grass roots and wild fruits, and when it encounters an invincible enemy, it will not hesitate to abandon its prey.
If Tiger Mom knew how cowardly this black bear was, she would definitely regret her decision to turn around and leave.
After all, even half a roe deer is still meat, and it can barely provide a meal.
Tigers store their food, so there's no need to worry about wasting it after they've eaten their fill.
That's life—full of surprises and unexpected events; you can never guess what's going on.
When you hesitate to give up, the opponent may be a timid and cowardly one. Just a shout or a slight threat will scare them away and make them hand over their prey.
Of course, most of the time, you'll encounter fierce and agile opponents in the forest.
Pressuring them relentlessly will only lead to a fierce battle.
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