Tigers are solitary animals by nature and do not typically swim in groups. They prefer to swim alone, often using water as a means to cool off or cross between territories. Swimming is an instinctive behavior for tigers, and they are excellent swimmers, able to cover long distances in water.

In the wild, tigers are often found near rivers, lakes, and wetlands where they hunt and move across their territories. While tigers are known to enjoy water and are capable of swimming for hours, their behavior around water tends to be solitary. Adult tigers usually venture into the water alone, often diving in to hunt prey or simply to escape the heat.

Tigers do not form groups for swimming, unlike some other species such as dolphins or elephants. This behavior is consistent with their solitary nature in the wild, where they only come together for mating. Even during mating seasons, tigers do not engage in social behaviors like swimming together.

Though tigers can live in areas where they may encounter other tigers, these encounters are brief and usually lead to aggression rather than cooperation. Therefore, the idea of tigers swimming in groups does not align with their solitary lifestyle and territorial habits. They rely on their own strength and abilities, including swimming, to survive and navigate their environment.