Survival in the wild is extremely difficult, whether it is the extremely harsh weather or the difficult hunting process, it is a test for all animals.
This is inevitable. Nature is constantly and ruthlessly testing and eliminating them, and accidents, diseases, and other emergencies are also reaping their lives.
Animals that are not alert enough simply cannot survive in the harsh environment of the wild.
Even every hunt by carnivores and every escape by herbivores damages their bodies, leaving behind hidden wounds that slowly erode their already short lifespans.
Therefore, wild animals have much shorter lifespans than those in captivity.
Therefore, most wild animals are extremely cautious and value their lives. Any dangerous movement will attract their attention, and they will take careful and clever actions to save their lives.
Almost every tiger that reaches adulthood has some hidden injuries. These injuries slowly erode their lifespan and indirectly affect their condition and strength.
If a wild tiger doesn't have any hidden injuries, its strength will definitely be at a higher level.
Tiger Mom is currently in a state where her hidden wounds are being healed.
If the repair of her hidden injuries hadn't consumed most of her energy, Tiger Mom, after eating most of the "spiritual fruit," would definitely have undergone more than just these changes.
Perhaps because of the continuous rainy weather, Tiger Mom hesitated for a long time when choosing a place to rest.
Fortunately, they finally found a sunken embankment that provided shelter from the rain before nightfall, which served as their resting place.
The earthen slope was sheltered by rocks above, so even the Tiger Mom could barely hide underneath to avoid the rain.
Tiger Mom would naturally prefer to avoid getting wet in the rain, as constantly having wet fur is not a comfortable feeling.
Lin Qian and Yongqi shook their fur and then snuggled into Tiger Mom's arms.
Walking all day and getting caught in the rain from time to time must have been quite uncomfortable for the two little ones.
The mother tiger warmed her two cubs with her body, providing warmth in the drizzling weather.
Lin Qian and Yong Qi huddled close together, and it had become an unspoken understanding for them to keep each other warm when they rested and slept.
With their tiger mom providing warmth, even if the temperature drops sharply tonight, the two brothers won't be at risk of getting cold.
Another heavy rain fell last night and continued until dawn, constantly irrigating the dense forest with the howling wind.
The forest was shrouded in mist, and the rain had soaked the soil, making the plants wet and glistening. Water droplets hung on the grass blades, and the fresh scent of the forest filled the air.
The ground near the pit was marked with plum blossom patterns, the imprints left by the tiger cub's tiny paws.
Lin Qian looked at the gloomy sky, then turned to look at the small string of plum blossom marks left behind him, sighing inwardly at the capricious nature of the world.
He missed the bright sunshine of the past two days; although the summer sun was scorching hot, it was good for traveling.
The tiger mother strolled leisurely through the forest, unperturbed by the rain.
Whether it's windy or rainy, it's already used to it.
It originally intended to use the earthen slope as a new dwelling for a short period of time.
Unfortunately, the weather turned against us. It rained heavily all night, and when we woke up in the morning, the rainwater had flooded the slope so much that there was nowhere to step.
Therefore, it had to lead the tiger cubs to find a suitable place to live again.
Courage embraces a playful heart, completely free from worries.
Even with its fur wet from the rain, it still happily splashes in the puddles it encounters.
Watching the splashing murky water, the little tiger roared with joy, thoroughly enjoying the fun of playing in the water.
Tiger mothers don't scold their cubs for playing in puddles like human mothers do. In fact, they might even look on with satisfaction, thinking their cubs are quite adaptable.
Lin Qian had nothing to say about this. He also liked playing in the water, but he didn't like these muddy puddles filled with rainwater and mud.
He loved the gently flowing, clear river water. He would immerse himself in the cool water, swim or dive under the golden sunlight—what could be more delightful?
Unfortunately, the gentle river in the forest is now raging and ferocious, and its once clear waters are now murky.
This once gentle mother river has been roaring and raging these past few days, and its temper is not good at all.
After walking all day under a gloomy sky, Lin Qian and her son had not encountered any suitable prey as evening approached.
Just when Lin Qian thought he probably wouldn't get to eat meat today, Tiger Mom stopped.
Seeing the tiger mom with her head held high and glaring at him, Lin Qian was secretly delighted.
There's food!
Courage was overjoyed and almost cheered out loud, but luckily Lin Qian pressed its little head down.
Courage didn't care at all about her brother's rudeness, and happily rubbed against Lin Qian's neck, her little tail swishing back and forth behind her.
The tiger mother looked at the roe deer 500 meters away and stuck out her tongue to lick her lips slightly.
Normally, hunting during the day would be undesirable, but this gloomy, rainy day, with the sound of rushing torrents, would overturn everything.
At this moment, the roe deer were leisurely eating the tender leaves on the bushes, completely unaware that their tender flesh had been discovered and targeted by their natural enemies.
The roe deer herd consists of five members: three large and two small.
The roe deer is a herbivorous animal that is about 1.2 meters long and weighs about 15 to 30 kilograms. It belongs to the deer family and has a very short tail.
Male roe deer have long horns, while female roe deer do not.
The herd consisted of only one male roe deer with horns, two female roe deer without horns, and two young roe deer cubs.
Clearly, this male roe deer was more successful than the lone roe deer that the tiger mother had hunted before.
Not only does he have women on both sides, but he also has children around his knees.
He's clearly a winner in life.
The tiger mother crouched low, concealing herself among the dense bushes, and silently approached the unsuspecting roe deer.
Tiger Mom didn't hesitate when hunting roe deer, which were defenseless prey. She only glanced at her target briefly before deciding which silly roe deer was closest to her.
Lin Qian held his breath, watching Tiger Mom's hunting steps with complete concentration.
After all, he wasn't a purebred tiger cub and couldn't learn and grow by instinct like Yongqi, so it was essential for him to take the initiative and study hard.
The roe deer herd enjoyed the tender green leaves under the rain, eating with great relish.
The two roe deer followed closely behind their mother, circling around her, cautiously and curiously searching for tender grass leaves.
The rain-irrigated grassland had clearly spurred the growth of many tender leaves, which the roe deer were happily munching on.
The other female roe deer followed closely behind the male; she was clearly younger and had not yet become a mother.
She closed in on the roe deer to within a hundred meters, and seeing the roe deer still grazing foolishly, the tiger mother's eyes began to flash with ferocity.
One of these silly roe deer will surely become her food today!
Seeing Tiger Mom flexing her muscles from afar, Lin Qian and Yongqi's eyes lit up together.
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