Bengal tiger cubs learn from mother for two years
Bengal tigers are solitary animals, and they do not live in tight groups like other species do. Early on, tiger cubs form bonds with their mothers and rely heavily on them for food, protection, and teaching. This only lasts around 2 years however.
Once the cubs have grown to around 2-3 years old, they start to become independent. They'll eventually begin to leave their mother's territory, starting in small periods of time and finishing once they decide not to return. This is part of their development, as they need to establish their own spaces to survive.
Even stranger, some tigers may reunite with their mothers during mating season after they have sexually matured. Yet, despite once living and surviving together, both the children and the mother will not form any kind of bond and may not even tolerate each other's presence. 🐅🐯