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Spotted deer are the most preferred tiger prey in the country. Photo by Scott Carroll on Unsplash In the golden hours of twilight, as a tiger tries to hide its long shadows, a herd of spotted deer graze in tranquil oblivion. Every rustle in the bushes nearby prompts members of the herd to quickly raise their heads, look for signs of danger and then continue grazing. Yet they are unable to discern the lurking danger. With a sudden burst of raw energy, the big cat comes out of hiding and attacks one of the deer in one seamless motion. The animal, the most favourite prey species of tigers in Nepal, does not stand a chance. Scenes like these are very common across Nepal’s Terai landscape which endangered tigers call home. According to the  Status of Tigers and Prey in Nepal 2022 , chital, as they are known in Nepali, are the most preferred tiger prey in the country. According to the tigers’ diet analysis data, nearly 50 per cent of their food consists of spotted deer alone. This ...