Chapter 100
The two tiger cubs seemed a bit clumsy and couldn't catch up with the wild goat at all.
The wild goats darted left and right, and in no time they were out of their encirclement.
The two tiger cubs tried hunting many times, but failed each time.
By the third day, Shi Wen was clear from the camera footage that their bellies were flat from hunger.
Tigers are naturally long, and when they've been starving for a long time, their bodies become flat and narrow, making them look rather pitiful.
Shi Wen that I've been raising them since they were still nursing, and seeing them so hungry now really breaks my heart.
Yan Kexing replied, "Don't underestimate them. Their hunting skills are improving every day. If nothing unexpected happens, they should be able to catch some prey today."
Looking at the surveillance footage, Zhou Hongzhong asked, "Have they tracked down that herd of wild goats again?"
Chapter 100
The two tiger cubs were not as good hunters as ordinary wild tigers, but they were smarter.
They possess outstanding tracking capabilities.
Despite the threat of hunger, they still set their sights on the herd of wild goats that had encountered them by chance and then fled, and following the wild goats' tracks, they found them again.
In the shadowy darkness of the night, two tiger cubs crouched down and silently approached the herd of wild goats.
They possess the alertness and caution characteristic of felines.
Shi Wen was chatting with Yan Kexing Shi Wen he saw this scene and could no longer concentrate, focusing only on watching the little tigers' movements on the screen.
It's getting closer.
Shi Wen the camera worn by one of the tiger cubs, one could clearly see the wild goat's fur and hear its breathing.
There is hope!
With the tiger cub's explosive power, the wild goat definitely couldn't escape at that distance!
Shi Wen clenching his fists nervously.
The next moment, the tiger cub pounced and grabbed at the wild goat's head.
At this critical moment, the wild goat actually turned around and dodged the tiger cub's pounce. If Shi Wen hadn't been on the tiger cub's side, he would have definitely cheered for the wild goat's evasive action!
Now that he was on the tiger cub's side, he went to great lengths to hunt for the cub, but all his efforts were in vain, leaving him feeling disappointed.
Just Shi Wen, another tiger cub appeared out of nowhere in front of him.
The wild goat couldn't dodge in time and crashed straight into the tiger cub's arms.
The tiger cub leaped aside to dodge the wild goat's hard horns, then turned its head and bit down, seizing the wild goat's neck.
The wild goat bleated, and the tiger cub bit even harder.
When the other wild goats saw their companion being bitten, they fled at top speed.
Another tiger cub rushed over, bit the wild goat's belly, and killed it.
The entire hunt took no more than three minutes, and the wild goat, weighing several tens of kilograms, was completely swallowed by the tiger.
The two tiger cubs were so hungry that they couldn't wait to carry the wild goat to a slightly flatter spot and began to share it on the spot.
Shi Wen watched them wolf down their food and turned his head away to avoid the scene.
Yan Kexing turned the screen to a different angle. "Their hunting skills are quite good."
Shi Wen, "Yes, they're just a little unskilled. I guess they should be fine after a few more practice sessions. Their combat strength is much stronger than I expected."
Zhou Hongzhong: "It looks like a tiger cub trained by its mother; its hunting training is excellent."
Shi Wen touched his chest and suddenly realized that separation from the two tiger cubs was coming soon.
Shi Wen asked, "If we were to release them back into the wild, where would we likely put them?"
Yan Kexing: "One will probably be sent back to its birthplace, while the other will likely be sent to the Agouna Mountains, where tigers used to live but went extinct. A tiger needs to be sent there to restore the ecosystem."
Tigers, as apex predators, are an important link in the food chain.
Shi Wen nodded in understanding.
After Yan Kexing finished speaking, he added, "The specifics will depend on the expert panel's evaluation."
Zhou Hongzhong laughed, "Professor Yan, you're the expert! I reckon they'll ultimately release the animals according to your plan."
Yan Kexing: "That's great."
After the two tiger cubs finished eating, they picked up the remaining meat and walked with their front paws turned outwards.
Watching the two tiger cubs carrying meat, Zhou Hongzhong said, "Not bad, they know how to hide their food. They're quite thrifty."
Shi Wen, "They were hard to catch, and they might be traumatized by hunger this time, so they'll be more cautious about food."
Zhou Hongzhong: "That's also possible."
As the two of them were discussing, Yan Kexing, staring at the monitor, said, "Something's not right."
Shi Wen, "What's wrong?"
Yan Kexing pointed to the video. "They're heading this way."
It was too dark, and there was little visibility in the forest. Shi Wen took Shi Wen a while to realize that the two tiger cubs were indeed coming down the mountain, but Shi Wen wasn't sure if they were heading in their direction.
Shi Wen, "Are they trying to bring their prey back?"
Yan Kexing: "Possibly."
Zhou Hongzhong: "Or perhaps they think that the place where you are is their nest, so they carry food back to their nest, which is to say, back to you."
Yan Kexing: "We'll know once we see."
The tiger cubs descended the mountain much faster than they ascended it; they ran and jumped all the way down.
Ten minutes later, they ran to the car and scratched at the door with their claws, "Woo-woo--"
Perhaps because they had food in their mouths, they couldn't open their mouths to make a sound, and could only whimper and whine.
Shi Wen overwhelmed with emotion as he got out of the car to greet the two tiger cubs.
Yan Kexing turned on the car lights.
The car's high beams came on, illuminating the surrounding area as if it were daytime, and also clearly showing what the two tiger cubs were carrying in their mouths.
They brought back the meat of wild goats, mostly their internal organs.