While they may occasionally venture into open areas like grasslands, they don't thrive in them due to:
* Lack of cover: Tigers rely on dense vegetation for camouflage and ambush hunting. Grasslands lack this cover, making them vulnerable to prey and predators.
* Limited prey: While some prey animals like deer and antelope may inhabit grasslands, the density of prey is significantly lower than in forests.
* Exposure to sunlight: Tigers are generally nocturnal and prefer shaded environments. The open spaces of grasslands expose them to the harsh sun, which can be detrimental to their survival.
So, while tigers may wander into grasslands occasionally, they are not considered a typical inhabitant of these ecosystems.