Tigers like to drag their kill to an at least semi-covered area before they begin to eat. With each kill, tigers eat an excessive amount and can then go for days without eating again. This is beneficial because attacks are usually successful only once every 10-20 times. This seems to be the trade-off for hunting alone. Tigers get to eat their heart's content when they do get a kill, but they can't rely on a meal every day. Interestingly, once tigers are finished with their meal, they cover up the remains in an attempt to hide it from other animals who may benefit from the leftovers.
Female tigers with cubs must hunt more often to keep their cubs fed. Though it isn't a regular occurrence, male tigers have been documented sharing their kill with a female and her cubs. It doesn't seem to be clear why some males do this at certain times, but it is likely only in times of abundant resources.
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