The Royal Bengal Tiger is a subspecies of tiger that is found primarily in India, but also in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. The Sundarbans is a mangrove forest in the delta region of the Bay of Bengal, shared by India and Bangladesh. It is home to the largest population of Royal Bengal Tigers in the world.
The Royal Bengal Tigers of Sundarbans are unique in their adaptations to their environment. They are excellent swimmers and can swim up to 4 miles at a stretch. They are also known to be the only tigers in the world that are capable of hunting in water. Their diet mainly consists of fish, but they also hunt other animals such as deer, wild boar, and monkeys.
The Royal Bengal Tigers of Sundarbans face numerous threats, including habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching for their body parts, and conflict with humans. Conservation efforts are underway to protect these tigers and their habitat, including anti-poaching patrols, habitat restoration, and community outreach programs.