Why Tigers Become Maneaters
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Here are some reasons why tigers may become maneaters
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Scarcity of Natural Prey: Due to the limited availability of natural prey, tigers are compelled to search for other food sources
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Age or Injury: Tigers who are injured or too old to hunt will sometimes concentrate on easier prey
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Loss of Habitat: Because humans are invading their territory, tigers are compelled to alter their hunting grounds
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Easy Access to People: When a tiger is near a human settlement, the likelihood of tiger-human encounter increases
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Absence of Fear: As a tiger gets accustomed to humans, its natural fear response decreases
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Territorial Conflicts: The struggle for territory drives tigers into places where humans are present
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Revengeful Killing: Tigers may turn on people to get revenge on them for injuries they have suffered in the past
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