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This is Tatyana, a female Siberian Tiger at the Toronto Zoo and (as you can see), is not too pleased with me in this photo.
When I approached her she spotted me and started hissing immediately and carried on for a few seconds before getting up and walking off. I do not usually get that reaction from tigers, but there was something about me that she didn't like. It is quite possible that, with my orange-ish jacket and white shirt that she thought I was an invading tiger or perhaps she was annoyed by construction going on nearby...perhaps both. In any case, I do feel a bit bad because the last thing I wanted to do while at the zoo was to piss off animals.
Oh well, you cannot win 'em all.
This species, like its brothers, is increasingly under threat from habitat loss, prey depletion, and poaching for traditional medicines. We do not have to let them go extinct, we can make a difference. Please, go to this http://www.wildaid.org/endangeredsp.....index.asp?id=1 and find out what you can do to help. You can also contact me personally...I'll be happy to answer your questions.
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Tigers are the largest of the big cats and are exclusively found in Asia from India to Vietnam, from Indonesia to the Russian Far East. The tiger can be divided into 9 subspecies: 4 are currently critically endangered and 3 are already extinct. Though estimations of tiger populations only a few years ago was 5,500-6,000, today populations are likely closer to 3,500 and are still declining. Dramatic declines of the tiger in India, thought to host the majority of the world's tigers, have fallen to less than 1,411. Overall, the past decade has seen a 40% reduction in tiger habitat, which now represents a mere 7% of its historic range. Poaching is a significant problem throughout the tiger's range, the demand for its body parts in traditional medicines, tonics, and exotic dishes driving a lucrative trade that is wiping out entire populations. Long-term threats include habitat fragmentation and prey depletion, which is accelerating the tiger's demise and subsequently reducing the long-term genetic viability of many populations.
If you want to help, the best for you to do is to educate yourself (http://www.savethetigerfund.org/), never buy products made from tigers or endangered species (http://www.wildaid.org/), and tell others. Contact me for more information.
When I approached her she spotted me and started hissing immediately and carried on for a few seconds before getting up and walking off. I do not usually get that reaction from tigers, but there was something about me that she didn't like. It is quite possible that, with my orange-ish jacket and white shirt that she thought I was an invading tiger or perhaps she was annoyed by construction going on nearby...perhaps both. In any case, I do feel a bit bad because the last thing I wanted to do while at the zoo was to piss off animals.
Oh well, you cannot win 'em all.
This species, like its brothers, is increasingly under threat from habitat loss, prey depletion, and poaching for traditional medicines. We do not have to let them go extinct, we can make a difference. Please, go to this http://www.wildaid.org/endangeredsp.....index.asp?id=1 and find out what you can do to help. You can also contact me personally...I'll be happy to answer your questions.
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Tigers are the largest of the big cats and are exclusively found in Asia from India to Vietnam, from Indonesia to the Russian Far East. The tiger can be divided into 9 subspecies: 4 are currently critically endangered and 3 are already extinct. Though estimations of tiger populations only a few years ago was 5,500-6,000, today populations are likely closer to 3,500 and are still declining. Dramatic declines of the tiger in India, thought to host the majority of the world's tigers, have fallen to less than 1,411. Overall, the past decade has seen a 40% reduction in tiger habitat, which now represents a mere 7% of its historic range. Poaching is a significant problem throughout the tiger's range, the demand for its body parts in traditional medicines, tonics, and exotic dishes driving a lucrative trade that is wiping out entire populations. Long-term threats include habitat fragmentation and prey depletion, which is accelerating the tiger's demise and subsequently reducing the long-term genetic viability of many populations.
If you want to help, the best for you to do is to educate yourself (http://www.savethetigerfund.org/), never buy products made from tigers or endangered species (http://www.wildaid.org/), and tell others. Contact me for more information.
Category Photography / Animal related (non-anthro)
Species Tiger
Size 800 x 601px
File Size 509 kB
And to think I hadn't done much exploring outside the Tundra Trek. I had little enough familiarity with the new cubs amongst the Arctic Wolves at the Toronto Zoo (I mean more cubs who gave birth to cubs who were now all grown up); I wish I'd done a little more 'trekking' myself. I remember when the wolves were still down near the bottom of the Canadian Domain hill, and Angie (originally Alpha female and Hogan's Dam, and in her old age was pretty much permanently separated in the seclusion side enclosure...absolutely lovely personality on that lovely girl) would greet me when my Da and I would go down there. Of course, that was a long time ago.
I couldn't have even known there were still Siberian Tigers at the Metro; I knew there were Amur Tigers (even recognized one muzzleface from a photo you took in an issue of 'Collections') but again, I hadn't done much in the way of exploration recently. Your pictures cover a lot of geographical ground, so I don't know if you travelled to Toronto/Scarborough specifically to visit or if you're local. Either way, I'm happy we share an interest in large carnivores.
Absolutely beautiful little leipschen cat; I've tried to remember if I recalled the names of any of the tigers I remembered at the Zoo and I can't recall in my mind if 'Tatyana' is this lovely lady or someone or something else I'm remembering; I'm sorry if I sound vague in that.
Love the pic, in any case. I hope you accomodated each other comfortably!
-2Paw.
I couldn't have even known there were still Siberian Tigers at the Metro; I knew there were Amur Tigers (even recognized one muzzleface from a photo you took in an issue of 'Collections') but again, I hadn't done much in the way of exploration recently. Your pictures cover a lot of geographical ground, so I don't know if you travelled to Toronto/Scarborough specifically to visit or if you're local. Either way, I'm happy we share an interest in large carnivores.
Absolutely beautiful little leipschen cat; I've tried to remember if I recalled the names of any of the tigers I remembered at the Zoo and I can't recall in my mind if 'Tatyana' is this lovely lady or someone or something else I'm remembering; I'm sorry if I sound vague in that.
Love the pic, in any case. I hope you accomodated each other comfortably!
-2Paw.
Unfortunately, the Amur tigers have since left the Metro zoo through a combination of older members passing on and new additions to the zoo needing space. This wonderful tiger is one of those that is no longer of this mortal coil, but I am happy to have met her and shared her spirit with people here. I really enjoyed being with her, even if, at times, she wasn't too fond of me.
Aw, gosh. I can relate to how you probably felt about it; I know when Angie (Arctic Wolf former alpha and matriarch) and a couple of years later Hogan (Beta Arctic Wolf, the second oldest wolf and Angie's pup) died at the Zoo a number of years ago, it was rough for me as well, and I know it really threw heck into the pack interrelations and interdependencies. After they passed Upstairs, it was discussed (as I understand) as to whether or not the Arctic Wolf exhibit would remain in the Canadian Domain.
As it stands, the current crop of post-fleas (as in little wuffs become bigger wuffs! ^_^) are doing well; Vulcan, who was whelped about a year before my extended absence from visiting the Zoo, passed away about five years ago but had more than one litter with another one of the females (I don't know enough about which wolves were actually there other than him; I'm sorry for sounding a bit unclear) and their squirts and some descendants comprise the current pack at the Tundra Trek, where the exhibit is now at the Zoo.
I can tell from the description (and Tatyana's photo) that she was a little miffed at the surprise intrusion, but she looks like she was a beautiful young lady. I'm sorry that the Amur Tiger exhibit was ended; again, I wish I'd gone looking sooner. Thank you for taking this lovely pic (I know it goes back about 3 years) and sharing it with me!
-2Paw.
As it stands, the current crop of post-fleas (as in little wuffs become bigger wuffs! ^_^) are doing well; Vulcan, who was whelped about a year before my extended absence from visiting the Zoo, passed away about five years ago but had more than one litter with another one of the females (I don't know enough about which wolves were actually there other than him; I'm sorry for sounding a bit unclear) and their squirts and some descendants comprise the current pack at the Tundra Trek, where the exhibit is now at the Zoo.
I can tell from the description (and Tatyana's photo) that she was a little miffed at the surprise intrusion, but she looks like she was a beautiful young lady. I'm sorry that the Amur Tiger exhibit was ended; again, I wish I'd gone looking sooner. Thank you for taking this lovely pic (I know it goes back about 3 years) and sharing it with me!
-2Paw.
I know I've met a couple of the folks who pitch in at Jungle Cat World, but even a short trip to Orono would be difficult at the moment with no road transport immediately available. Still, I'm thinking I'd like to visit eventually, so I do appreciate the kudos! >noses<
The Metro Zoo is probably my best bet at the moment in terms of physical access right now, assuming I can scrape up the dough for the entrance fee. But it's still all gut! ^_^ Kumara sounds like a lovely lady, and I'll keep her in mind if the opportunity comes for me to go to Jungle Cat World. Might even see some of the descendants of the Arctic Wolf lady pup who I met many years ago on a visit. o_o
Good to hear back from you, chum, and I'm sorry for taking this long to get back t'ye!
-2Paw.
The Metro Zoo is probably my best bet at the moment in terms of physical access right now, assuming I can scrape up the dough for the entrance fee. But it's still all gut! ^_^ Kumara sounds like a lovely lady, and I'll keep her in mind if the opportunity comes for me to go to Jungle Cat World. Might even see some of the descendants of the Arctic Wolf lady pup who I met many years ago on a visit. o_o
Good to hear back from you, chum, and I'm sorry for taking this long to get back t'ye!
-2Paw.
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