Are Bengal tigers fast?

Yes. Bengal tigers are fast in short bursts, not over long distances. National Geographic reports that tigers can run up to nearly 40 miles per hour (about 64 km/h), but only briefly—so they hunt by stalking and ambushing prey rather than chasing it for long stretches.

That sprinting profile fits Bengal tigers as well: sanctuary and wildlife guides commonly put their top short-burst speed around 35–40 mph, matching the ambush style shared across tiger subspecies.

Source: Sumatran tiger facts — National Geographic (tiger sprint speed; same ambush-hunting pattern applies to Bengal tigers).

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