The Sunderban delta is the home of which of the following animal?

Royal Bengal Tiger

The correct answer is Option (3) - Royal Bengal Tiger

The Sunderban delta, located in the eastern part of India and extending into Bangladesh, is one of the largest mangrove forests in the world. This unique ecosystem is characterized by its extensive network of tidal waterways, mudflats, and mangrove forests, making it an ideal habitat for a diverse range of wildlife.

One of the most iconic and well-known inhabitants of the Sunderban delta is the Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris). The Sunderbans are home to one of the largest populations of Bengal tigers in the world. These tigers are well-adapted to the mangrove environment and are known for their ability to swim and hunt in the water.

The Sunderban tiger population is unique in that it has adapted to a partially aquatic lifestyle, preying on fish, crabs, and other aquatic creatures in addition to terrestrial prey such as deer and wild boar. The dense mangrove forests provide ample cover for the tigers to stalk and ambush their prey, making them formidable predators.

Despite their fearsome reputation, Bengal tigers in the Sunderbans face numerous threats, including habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, poaching, and climate change. Conservation efforts are underway to protect the Sunderban tiger population and their fragile habitat, including initiatives to mitigate human-tiger conflict and promote sustainable livelihoods for local communities.