Once the prey has been captured and (usually) killed, it will be dragged off to a secluded spot so that the hunter can enjoy it in peace and safety. Then, the tiger will dine appreciatively from the carcass. The tiger will need to consume as much meat as possible, as it may not make another kill for several days. Therefore, they have been created with the ability to consume up to about 40 pounds (or 18 kilograms) of food in one sitting.

If the carcass is in a safe place, the tiger may be able to return to it for a few days and take advantage of the convenient meal. Even flesh that has begun rotting does not deter the peckish cat. A kill is made approximately once every eight days with only a fraction of the attempts being successful. If it is able to do so, a tiger may chase other hunters away from their kill and eat their prey.

Female tigers live and hunt within their own specific territory. Males, on the other hand, will hunt wherever they can, encroaching on the territory of other tigers.