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 Big Cat Communication: Understanding How Tigers ‘Talk   Travel & Tourism Panthera tigris, aka the Tiger, is the largest of all the big cats. With its sabre-like teeth and powerful physique,the species is endlessly fascinating for observers of nature. The best way of encountering these magnificent big cats in the wild is on an organisedTiger safari and, in order to understand the sights and sounds that may be heard, learning how theyinteract with each other is very useful. Big Cat Communication Although they are predominantly solitary animals, living alone or in small family groups, communication is vital. Whether maintaining contact between cubs and mothers, or marking out a territory, they use a variety of techniques to communicate within their species and with other animals. Vocalisations: A fierce roar is the vocalisation most frequently associated with them, but  they actuallyproduce a range of different sounds. Theroar is created in the hyoid apparatus within their oral cavit