ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Kaplan MT / Harimau

Okay, imagine you have a friend named Kaplan and he loves tigers. In his language, "tiger" is called "harimau". So when he talks about tigers, he says "harimau". Kaplan knows a lot of interesting things about tigers, so let's learn more about them!

Tigers are big, wild cats that live in certain parts of the world, like Asia. They are very strong and powerful. Can you imagine a really big cat? Well, tigers are even bigger! They can be as long as a grown-up person and weigh as much as a car!

Just like you and I have different colors of hair or skin, tigers also come in different colors. Some are orange with black stripes, while others are white with black or gray stripes. These stripes help them hide in the tall grass and forests so they can sneak up on their prey.

Tigers are hunters, which means they have to find food to eat. They like to eat meat, like deer and wild pigs. When a tiger is hungry, it will stalk its prey and then pounce on it with a big leap. They have sharp claws and strong teeth that help them catch and eat their food.

Tigers are very good at swimming too. They can swim in rivers and lakes to cool off or sneak up on their prey. They can even swim very long distances!

But tigers are also in danger. Because people are cutting down forests and taking over their homes, tigers are finding it harder to find food and places to live. This makes them sad and makes it harder for them to survive.

That's why it's important to learn about tigers, like Kaplan does. People are working together to protect tigers and make sure they have enough space to live and find food. We can help too by learning more about tigers and telling others how amazing they are!

So, next time you hear someone say "kaplan mt" or "harimau", you can remember that they are talking about tigers, and tigers are truly fascinating animals!