Question

why does a tiger slide through the long grass​

Answer 1

This is your answer.

The poet is talking about the time when the tiger should have been in its natural habitat that is the forest.

If the tiger would have been in the forest, he would have been keeping an eye on his prey to hunt and to hide he is standing behind the long grass , waiting for the right moment to attack.

Answer 2

Answer:

when the tiger is in the forest it is free to pursue its activities it often slides through the long grass so that it May hide itself for the kill.