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Why Do Tigers Have Stripes?

Why do tigers have stripes? explores why animals are the way they are, looking at how they camouflage and protect themselves, store their food, move about and build their homes. Quirky scenes, simple text and friendly flaps answer charming questions with often surprising answers.

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