Tigers are one of the few big cats that enjoy swimming and are known to take to the water to cool off, hunt for fish, or simply to get from one place to another. Indeed, according to a study published in the Journal of Zoology, tigers have been known to swim distances of up to six miles (10 km) in search of food or territory. Additionally, tigers are also excellent divers, and have been known to hold their breath for up to two minutes while swimming underwater.