When a tigress comes in contact with another male, she is cautious as the tiger is much larger. Normally a tiger will make a purring sound when the tigress moves closer indicating his interest in mating.
They may take few hours to upto a day to develop mutual confidence. Once she develops confidence, then she will roll over her back in a playful manner.
Once she develops confidence, then she will roll over her back in a playful manner. When they are in a playful mood, you can see their tails moving left to right with spring in their steps, rubbing of face and body etc.
Once mating starts, then it happens at frequent intervals with about 20 times a day.
