http://search.deviantart.com/?q=gallery:hewhowalkswithtigers/163403&section= deviantART RSS for gallery:hewhowalkswithtigers/163403 en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:05:35 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Sup-Dog-369409730 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Sup-Dog-369409730 Fri, 03 May 2013 07:35:53 PDT 'Sup Dog? nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
Oh Csaba, you sneaky wolf! ]]>
Oh Csaba, you sneaky wolf!

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Watcher-in-the-Trees-369210715 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Watcher-in-the-Trees-369210715 Thu, 02 May 2013 06:38:32 PDT Watcher in the Trees nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Sassy-Thinks-of-Nothing-But-Murder-368822029 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Sassy-Thinks-of-Nothing-But-Murder-368822029 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:51:36 PDT Sassy Thinks of Nothing But Murder nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Dog-Daze-368821109 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Dog-Daze-368821109 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:39:56 PDT Dog Daze nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Dusk-Patrol-366749152 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Dusk-Patrol-366749152 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:17:25 PDT Dusk Patrol nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
Dusk and dawn are thought to be the times when snow leopards and other ambush-happy big cats are at their most active. For many, the lighting change aids their camoflauge and gives them an advantage against the poor-sighted ungulates they hunt.

Keep that in mind when making a trip to your local zoo: get there early and stay late! You'll catch much of what other visitors miss!

Video: Snow Leopard Attack!

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Snow leopards are found in mountainous central Asia, also called "the roof of the world". They are acclimated for some of the harshest terrain and climate in the world and are extremely elusive. Sadly, snow leopards are not elusive enough to escape the hand of man. They are an endangered species and there may be as few as 3,000 left in the wild with populations decreasing. Individuals are often the victims of revenge killing after taking village livestock, poaching for their bones and skin, prey depletion and habitat loss.

Please visit SnowLeopard.org for more information on snow leopards and how you can help. ]]>
Dusk and dawn are thought to be the times when snow leopards and other ambush-happy big cats are at their most active. For many, the lighting change aids their camoflauge and gives them an advantage against the poor-sighted ungulates they hunt.

Keep that in mind when making a trip to your local zoo: get there early and stay late! You'll catch much of what other visitors miss!

Video: Snow Leopard Attack!

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Snow leopards are found in mountainous central Asia, also called "the roof of the world". They are acclimated for some of the harshest terrain and climate in the world and are extremely elusive. Sadly, snow leopards are not elusive enough to escape the hand of man. They are an endangered species and there may be as few as 3,000 left in the wild with populations decreasing. Individuals are often the victims of revenge killing after taking village livestock, poaching for their bones and skin, prey depletion and habitat loss.

Please visit SnowLeopard.org for more information on snow leopards and how you can help.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Wonderful-366384030 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Wonderful-366384030 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:23:39 PDT Wonderful nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
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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 3,200 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 ([link]), never buy products made from tigers or endangered species ([link]), and tell others. Contact me for more information. ]]>
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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 3,200 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 ([link]), never buy products made from tigers or endangered species ([link]), and tell others. Contact me for more information.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Lion-A-Monarchy-of-Poses-366383334 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Lion-A-Monarchy-of-Poses-366383334 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:17:07 PDT Lion - A Monarchy of Poses nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
I was digging around in some of my older photography folders and was surprised I never showed off this handsome fellow striking a regal pose. Better late than never!

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Lion populations across their range have seen a dramatic population decline of up to 50% in the past two decades due to habitat loss, disease, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching. Shockingly, more lions are being killed for their bones for use in dubious traditional Chinese medicine and tonics as a substitute for the tiger, whose populations have been wiped out across Asia. It is possible that this precipitous decline in the population of this iconic species may accelerate with human expansion into wild places and an increasing appetite in Asia for wildlife. ]]>
I was digging around in some of my older photography folders and was surprised I never showed off this handsome fellow striking a regal pose. Better late than never!

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Lion populations across their range have seen a dramatic population decline of up to 50% in the past two decades due to habitat loss, disease, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching. Shockingly, more lions are being killed for their bones for use in dubious traditional Chinese medicine and tonics as a substitute for the tiger, whose populations have been wiped out across Asia. It is possible that this precipitous decline in the population of this iconic species may accelerate with human expansion into wild places and an increasing appetite in Asia for wildlife.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Paws-for-Thought-365196400 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Paws-for-Thought-365196400 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:15:54 PDT Paws for Thought nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Midnight-365193083 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Midnight-365193083 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:03:51 PDT Midnight nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Grumpy-Cat-365190894 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Grumpy-Cat-365190894 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:48:54 PDT Grumpy Cat nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/This-Donut-is-a-Bit-Tough-360889852 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/This-Donut-is-a-Bit-Tough-360889852 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:12:48 PDT This Donut is a Bit Tough nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Camera-Shy-360365668 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Camera-Shy-360365668 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:11:04 PDT Camera Shy nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Comfort-Zone-359777934 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Comfort-Zone-359777934 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 05:26:37 PDT Comfort Zone nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
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Snow leopards are found in mountainous central Asia, also called "the roof of the world". They are acclimated for some of the harshest terrain and climate in the world and are extremely elusive. Sadly, snow leopards are not elusive enough to escape the hand of man. They are an endangered species and there may be as few as 3,000 left in the wild with populations decreasing. Individuals are often the victims of revenge killing after taking village livestock, poaching for their bones and skin, prey depletion and habitat loss.

Please visit [link] for more information on snow leopards and how you can help. ]]>
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Snow leopards are found in mountainous central Asia, also called "the roof of the world". They are acclimated for some of the harshest terrain and climate in the world and are extremely elusive. Sadly, snow leopards are not elusive enough to escape the hand of man. They are an endangered species and there may be as few as 3,000 left in the wild with populations decreasing. Individuals are often the victims of revenge killing after taking village livestock, poaching for their bones and skin, prey depletion and habitat loss.

Please visit [link] for more information on snow leopards and how you can help.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/This-Igloo-is-Taken-355766698 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/This-Igloo-is-Taken-355766698 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:30:46 PST This Igloo is Taken nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers snow leopard (Panthera uncia) at Jungle Cat World Zoo, hides in a plastic igloo while her enclosure is cleaned. The igloo, normally designed for dogs, is one of her favourite spots as it affords a warm, dark and spacious vantage point to watch unsuspecting visitors walking past. Sometimes her and her mate Balek pile in the igloo together to enjoy each other's cozy company. ]]> snow leopard (Panthera uncia) at Jungle Cat World Zoo, hides in a plastic igloo while her enclosure is cleaned. The igloo, normally designed for dogs, is one of her favourite spots as it affords a warm, dark and spacious vantage point to watch unsuspecting visitors walking past. Sometimes her and her mate Balek pile in the igloo together to enjoy each other's cozy company.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/You-Had-to-Be-There-355399907 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/You-Had-to-Be-There-355399907 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:00:35 PST You Had to Be There nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/It-s-a-BEAH-355217120 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/It-s-a-BEAH-355217120 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:13:50 PST It's a BEAH nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
Dedicated to the lovely who managed to coin her own catchphrase. ]]>
Dedicated to the lovely who managed to coin her own catchphrase.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Elysium-Fields-352905983 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Elysium-Fields-352905983 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:14:02 PST Elysium Fields nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
I think it evokes the image of golden fields, grass swaying in the winds, clouds casting shadows on rolling plains. Maybe that is where we end up when we die, on the back of some giant tiger.

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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 3,200 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 ([link]), never buy products made from tigers or endangered species ([link]), and tell others. Contact me for more information. ]]>
I think it evokes the image of golden fields, grass swaying in the winds, clouds casting shadows on rolling plains. Maybe that is where we end up when we die, on the back of some giant tiger.

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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 3,200 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 ([link]), never buy products made from tigers or endangered species ([link]), and tell others. Contact me for more information.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Fox-and-351260423 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Fox-and-351260423 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:30:12 PST Fox and... ? nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers kindness of a wonderful person. ]]> kindness of a wonderful person.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Twist-Tiger-288707607 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Twist-Tiger-288707607 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 01:38:30 PST Twist Tiger nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2012-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
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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 3,200 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 ([link]), never buy products made from tigers or endangered species ([link]), and tell others. Contact me for more information. ]]>
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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 3,200 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 ([link]), never buy products made from tigers or endangered species ([link]), and tell others. Contact me for more information.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Red-Carpet-288343866 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Red-Carpet-288343866 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 07:39:15 PST Red Carpet nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2012-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
Kumara, an Amur tigress (Panthera tigris altaica) at Jungle Cat World Zoo.

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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 3,200 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 ([link]), never buy products made from tigers or endangered species ([link]), and tell others. Contact me for more information.

Buy a Print of this Photo! ]]>
Kumara, an Amur tigress (Panthera tigris altaica) at Jungle Cat World Zoo.

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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 3,200 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 ([link]), never buy products made from tigers or endangered species ([link]), and tell others. Contact me for more information.

Buy a Print of this Photo!

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Kumara-in-Repose-277270070 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Kumara-in-Repose-277270070 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:39:34 PST Kumara in Repose nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2012-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
I decided to upload a higher resolution file than what is typical so you can see more of the details of this gorgeous, innocently friendly tiger. She really is special. ]]>
I decided to upload a higher resolution file than what is typical so you can see more of the details of this gorgeous, innocently friendly tiger. She really is special.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/The-Thinker-276646162 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/The-Thinker-276646162 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:06:37 PST The Thinker nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
As someone who is familiar with big cats, I am confident that felids can be given a great life in captivity if keepers are knowledgeable enough and have the resources to address their needs. With more intelligent and complex animals, however, my knowledge fades and uncertainty grows.

I don't claim to know enough about gorillas or other large primates to judge whether they are well suited for a captive environment and I tend to avoid seeing human emotions and expressions in animals. However, there is something a bit unnerving when a gorilla stares off into space for hours on end.

I am sure it's keepers want nothing more than to provide it with the best possible care, but it makes one think. Can highly intelligent animals like this gorilla be given a fulfilling and enriched life in captivity? Would the benefits of bringing such charismatic animals closer to the public outweigh the potential problems? Until I'm more well informed, I'll let greater minds dictate the course of this debate.

In any case, seeing these animals up close is a rather surreal experience. We share so much in common and yet have so much to learn. What does it say about us that this species is now on the verge of extinction? To lose a form of life this incredible and so close to us would be an unspeakable tragedy. Please support your favourite conservation non-profit in the fight to save them. ]]>
As someone who is familiar with big cats, I am confident that felids can be given a great life in captivity if keepers are knowledgeable enough and have the resources to address their needs. With more intelligent and complex animals, however, my knowledge fades and uncertainty grows.

I don't claim to know enough about gorillas or other large primates to judge whether they are well suited for a captive environment and I tend to avoid seeing human emotions and expressions in animals. However, there is something a bit unnerving when a gorilla stares off into space for hours on end.

I am sure it's keepers want nothing more than to provide it with the best possible care, but it makes one think. Can highly intelligent animals like this gorilla be given a fulfilling and enriched life in captivity? Would the benefits of bringing such charismatic animals closer to the public outweigh the potential problems? Until I'm more well informed, I'll let greater minds dictate the course of this debate.

In any case, seeing these animals up close is a rather surreal experience. We share so much in common and yet have so much to learn. What does it say about us that this species is now on the verge of extinction? To lose a form of life this incredible and so close to us would be an unspeakable tragedy. Please support your favourite conservation non-profit in the fight to save them.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Balek-276643274 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Balek-276643274 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:44:17 PST Balek nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
Balek is the newest snow leopard at Jungle Cat World and is currently residing with Kush, a long time resident. It is the hope of the zoo that the two snow leopards will produce cubs to help with the Species Survival Plan which coordinates captive breeding efforts for conservation.

Kush has been a legend. Balek was very apprehensive to come out of hiding at his new home, but Kush's chuffs and encouragement helped him come around. He still doesn't like the snow leopard keeper and myself, likely for the role we played in bringing him to the zoo (a stressful experience for any cat), but perhaps Kush can help bridge the gap.

What a gorgeous snow leopard! Welcome, Balek! ]]>
Balek is the newest snow leopard at Jungle Cat World and is currently residing with Kush, a long time resident. It is the hope of the zoo that the two snow leopards will produce cubs to help with the Species Survival Plan which coordinates captive breeding efforts for conservation.

Kush has been a legend. Balek was very apprehensive to come out of hiding at his new home, but Kush's chuffs and encouragement helped him come around. He still doesn't like the snow leopard keeper and myself, likely for the role we played in bringing him to the zoo (a stressful experience for any cat), but perhaps Kush can help bridge the gap.

What a gorgeous snow leopard! Welcome, Balek!

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Bearly-Hanging-On-276642873 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Bearly-Hanging-On-276642873 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:40:32 PST Bearly Hanging On nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

Two grizzly bears at the Toronto Zoo play amidst a pond and an overhanging log. One seems content on viewing the other while hanging dramatically from the other's perch.

Yes, I know... the title puns are just unbearable. ]]>

Two grizzly bears at the Toronto Zoo play amidst a pond and an overhanging log. One seems content on viewing the other while hanging dramatically from the other's perch.

Yes, I know... the title puns are just unbearable.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Derp-Dog-276455773 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Derp-Dog-276455773 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:11:48 PST Derp Dog nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Welcome-to-My-Lair-276455420 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Welcome-to-My-Lair-276455420 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:09:14 PST Welcome to My Lair nonadult photography/nature/reptiles HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Who-Goes-There-276455213 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Who-Goes-There-276455213 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:07:40 PST Who Goes There nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
Then again, she doesn't really display too much enthusiasm for many things... ]]>
Then again, she doesn't really display too much enthusiasm for many things...

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Looking-Back-276260142 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Looking-Back-276260142 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:26:31 PST Looking Back nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
She's come a long way from the aggressive little cub in photos I've posted in the past and never shys away from showing affection. What a gorgeous girl!

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She's come a long way from the aggressive little cub in photos I've posted in the past and never shys away from showing affection. What a gorgeous girl!

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Itch-Ecstasy-276259528 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Itch-Ecstasy-276259528 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:20:52 PST Itch Ecstasy nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Pack-Pals-276259034 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Pack-Pals-276259034 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:16:23 PST Pack Pals nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
Bonus wolf bum in the corner! ]]>
Bonus wolf bum in the corner!

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Tiga-275750785 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Tiga-275750785 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 09:09:33 PST Tiga nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/An-Off-Putting-Grin-274885517 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/An-Off-Putting-Grin-274885517 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:53:18 PST An Off-Putting Grin nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
You're scaring the children, snow leopard... good job. ]]>
You're scaring the children, snow leopard... good job.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Bad-Fur-Day-274220614 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Bad-Fur-Day-274220614 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:49:14 PST Bad Fur Day nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
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Unfortunately, Brytne here passed away recently. She can be found quite often in my gallery as a lively and beautiful tiger.She inspired and educated millions of visitors at the zoo while producing many cubs under the Sumatran tiger Species Survival Plan. May she rest in peace. ]]>
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Unfortunately, Brytne here passed away recently. She can be found quite often in my gallery as a lively and beautiful tiger.She inspired and educated millions of visitors at the zoo while producing many cubs under the Sumatran tiger Species Survival Plan. May she rest in peace.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Ring-Tailed-274220213 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Ring-Tailed-274220213 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:45:27 PST Ring-Tailed nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Rain-Leopard-274219793 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Rain-Leopard-274219793 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:41:48 PST Rain Leopard nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Meeting-the-Locals-273921409 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Meeting-the-Locals-273921409 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:37:56 PST Meeting the Locals nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
It's a fairly dynamic set-up which ensures the residents can enjoy themselves with activities or lounge until they become covered in snow. For enclosure design, it's not always about size, lest we overlook the things animals enjoy for the space they are supposed to enjoy them in. ]]>
It's a fairly dynamic set-up which ensures the residents can enjoy themselves with activities or lounge until they become covered in snow. For enclosure design, it's not always about size, lest we overlook the things animals enjoy for the space they are supposed to enjoy them in.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Singing-Dog-Dance-273921087 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Singing-Dog-Dance-273921087 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:35:01 PST Singing Dog Dance nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
Although in the wild these dogs are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, they are one of the rarest dogs in the world with an estimated 100 in captivity. They are aptly named for their unique howl. ]]>
Although in the wild these dogs are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, they are one of the rarest dogs in the world with an estimated 100 in captivity. They are aptly named for their unique howl.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Emerald-Coils-273920040 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Emerald-Coils-273920040 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:25:12 PST Emerald Coils nonadult photography/nature/reptiles HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Winter-is-Coming-273087383 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Winter-is-Coming-273087383 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:41:18 PST Winter is Coming nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
The weather is beginning to turn and leaves are losing their hold on the trees. For this lion, it heralds the end of a relatively long life. She recently passed away after years as a pride matriarch.

It is a fate that awaits us all, creeping ever closer with each passing moment...we define ourselves by how we greet it; will we be full of pride or full of regret? ]]>
The weather is beginning to turn and leaves are losing their hold on the trees. For this lion, it heralds the end of a relatively long life. She recently passed away after years as a pride matriarch.

It is a fate that awaits us all, creeping ever closer with each passing moment...we define ourselves by how we greet it; will we be full of pride or full of regret?

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Wedge-Cat-273086867 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Wedge-Cat-273086867 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:35:43 PST Wedge-Cat nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Child-Predator-272944583 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Child-Predator-272944583 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:34:03 PST Child Predator nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
It was remarkable to watch the snow leopard as the child darted in and out of view, not knowing she was being stalked. The cub went from happy, innocent-looking cat to switched-on, wide-eyed predator. These cats aren't tame, folks! ]]>
It was remarkable to watch the snow leopard as the child darted in and out of view, not knowing she was being stalked. The cub went from happy, innocent-looking cat to switched-on, wide-eyed predator. These cats aren't tame, folks!

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Bwa-Ha-Ha-272811660 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Bwa-Ha-Ha-272811660 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:05:59 PST Bwa Ha Ha nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Fourty-Winks-Lynx-272494355 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Fourty-Winks-Lynx-272494355 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:18:37 PST Fourty-Winks Lynx nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Den-Denizen-271987805 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Den-Denizen-271987805 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:29:26 PST Den Denizen nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Dog-Tired-271987006 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Dog-Tired-271987006 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:21:25 PST Dog Tired nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Broken-Lynx-271679804 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Broken-Lynx-271679804 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:29:38 PST Broken Lynx nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
Trotzky and Toskay, Siberian lynx cubs (Lynx lynx), at Jungle Cat World Zoo. ]]>
Trotzky and Toskay, Siberian lynx cubs (Lynx lynx), at Jungle Cat World Zoo.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/A-Poultry-Meal-270333699 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/A-Poultry-Meal-270333699 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:56:16 PST A Poultry Meal nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
Sekuro is one of the largest tigers I've seen and that kind of cat needs a requires a lot of food. Although we certainly give him enough to meet his energetic requirements, he does have a ravenous appetite and I can't help but think that he's wondering when the rest is coming.

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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 3,200 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 ([link]), never buy products made from tigers or endangered species ([link]), and tell others. Contact me for more information. ]]>
Sekuro is one of the largest tigers I've seen and that kind of cat needs a requires a lot of food. Although we certainly give him enough to meet his energetic requirements, he does have a ravenous appetite and I can't help but think that he's wondering when the rest is coming.

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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 3,200 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 ([link]), never buy products made from tigers or endangered species ([link]), and tell others. Contact me for more information.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/A-New-Friend-270333417 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/A-New-Friend-270333417 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:53:29 PST A New Friend nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Dhole-in-the-Wall-269639420 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Dhole-in-the-Wall-269639420 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:12:09 PST Dhole in the Wall nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Timber-Wolf-269181382 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Timber-Wolf-269181382 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:55:36 PST Timber Wolf nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
Maiken is definitely one of the heart-warming stories of Jungle Cat World. She arrived with her brother and was terrified of just about anything that moved. Despite the keepers best efforts to socialize her its seemed like a lost cause. Eventually, she was introduced to two long-time residents, a mated pair of fellow grey wolves. She got along famously with them and although she is still abit skeptical of people, she definitely has a lot of confidence and is now queen of her domain. ]]>
Maiken is definitely one of the heart-warming stories of Jungle Cat World. She arrived with her brother and was terrified of just about anything that moved. Despite the keepers best efforts to socialize her its seemed like a lost cause. Eventually, she was introduced to two long-time residents, a mated pair of fellow grey wolves. She got along famously with them and although she is still abit skeptical of people, she definitely has a lot of confidence and is now queen of her domain.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Camera-Case-Cub-269102973 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Camera-Case-Cub-269102973 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:30:49 PST Camera Case Cub nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
The empty case is soft, squishy and durable so I decided to give it to the little guy to play with. He enjoyed digging his claws into it, biting it, and dragging it around to different places in his enclosure. Other cubs have had similar reactions to it with some getting very possessive.

Simba took such a liking to it that, in one instance, when finished playing with it he calmly used his teeth to grab it by the handle, walked over to his toy box and placed it neatly on top. It was one of the more adorable things I've seen at the zoo and made me feel like a bit of a grinch when I had to reclaim it. ]]>
The empty case is soft, squishy and durable so I decided to give it to the little guy to play with. He enjoyed digging his claws into it, biting it, and dragging it around to different places in his enclosure. Other cubs have had similar reactions to it with some getting very possessive.

Simba took such a liking to it that, in one instance, when finished playing with it he calmly used his teeth to grab it by the handle, walked over to his toy box and placed it neatly on top. It was one of the more adorable things I've seen at the zoo and made me feel like a bit of a grinch when I had to reclaim it.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Dinner-for-One-268444837 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Dinner-for-One-268444837 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:57:07 PST Dinner for One nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
Although the zoo feeds its big cats a variety of food, the staple of the diet is whole chickens, complete with feathers. This is a good source of nutrients that big cats need. Contrary to common perception, tigers don't subsist on muscle alone. They need a variety of nutrients, including taurine, an ingredient in many energy drinks. If they don't get these nutrients, they will eventually die. Many of these nutrients are found in the other parts of their prey such as the internal organs and bones. That is why a whole chicken is a good choice for big cats since they can get many of the nutrients they need all in one handy package. Of course, the chickens are already dead from local farms to protect the cats and avoid any inhumane treatment of the chickens.

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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 3,200 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 ([link]), never buy products made from tigers or endangered species ([link]), and tell others. Contact me for more information. ]]>
Although the zoo feeds its big cats a variety of food, the staple of the diet is whole chickens, complete with feathers. This is a good source of nutrients that big cats need. Contrary to common perception, tigers don't subsist on muscle alone. They need a variety of nutrients, including taurine, an ingredient in many energy drinks. If they don't get these nutrients, they will eventually die. Many of these nutrients are found in the other parts of their prey such as the internal organs and bones. That is why a whole chicken is a good choice for big cats since they can get many of the nutrients they need all in one handy package. Of course, the chickens are already dead from local farms to protect the cats and avoid any inhumane treatment of the chickens.

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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 3,200 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 ([link]), never buy products made from tigers or endangered species ([link]), and tell others. Contact me for more information.

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Starry-Eyed-268082450 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Starry-Eyed-268082450 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:11:15 PST Starry-Eyed nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
Innocent glance or prelude to a pounce? ]]>
Innocent glance or prelude to a pounce?

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Life-is-But-a-Dream-267896929 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Life-is-But-a-Dream-267896929 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:05:19 PST Life is But a Dream nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Stand-Out-From-the-Crowd-266552229 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Stand-Out-From-the-Crowd-266552229 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:44:14 PDT Stand Out From the Crowd nonadult photography/nature/birds HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Bearing-Fangs-266354400 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Bearing-Fangs-266354400 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:49:18 PDT Bearing Fangs nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
A haunting expression for a spooky holiday. Happy Halloween! ]]>
A haunting expression for a spooky holiday. Happy Halloween!

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Pumpkin-Carving-Aftermath-265764884 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Pumpkin-Carving-Aftermath-265764884 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:10:57 PDT Pumpkin Carving - Aftermath nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
...but not without sporting a bit of pumpkin on his forehead. Let that be a warning to you other pumpkins! ]]>
...but not without sporting a bit of pumpkin on his forehead. Let that be a warning to you other pumpkins!

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Kush-vs-the-Pumpkin-265460805 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Kush-vs-the-Pumpkin-265460805 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:18:49 PDT Kush vs the Pumpkin nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
Pumpkins are used for enrichment in zoos with big cats since they seem to love playing with them and ripping them to pieces. Kush, however, seems to be somewhat skeptical of the whole "pumpkin" thing. Perhaps it's the fact that Kush is an older snow leopard. Perhaps she is too shy or too proud to play with it, but in any case it doesn't seem to illicit a strong reaction from her despite it's flashy, unusual appearance.

We would later find the pumpkin in pieces all over the enclosure. It turns out, she was just biding her time.

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Snow leopards are found in mountainous central Asia, also called "the roof of the world". They are acclimated for some of the harshest terrain and climate in the world and are extremely elusive. Sadly, snow leopards are not elusive enough to escape the hand of man. They are an endangered species and there may be as few as 3,000 left in the wild with populations decreasing. Individuals are often the victims of revenge killing after taking village livestock, poaching for their bones and skin, prey depletion and habitat loss.

Please visit [link] for more information on snow leopards and how you can help.

Buy a Print of this Photo! ]]>
Pumpkins are used for enrichment in zoos with big cats since they seem to love playing with them and ripping them to pieces. Kush, however, seems to be somewhat skeptical of the whole "pumpkin" thing. Perhaps it's the fact that Kush is an older snow leopard. Perhaps she is too shy or too proud to play with it, but in any case it doesn't seem to illicit a strong reaction from her despite it's flashy, unusual appearance.

We would later find the pumpkin in pieces all over the enclosure. It turns out, she was just biding her time.

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Snow leopards are found in mountainous central Asia, also called "the roof of the world". They are acclimated for some of the harshest terrain and climate in the world and are extremely elusive. Sadly, snow leopards are not elusive enough to escape the hand of man. They are an endangered species and there may be as few as 3,000 left in the wild with populations decreasing. Individuals are often the victims of revenge killing after taking village livestock, poaching for their bones and skin, prey depletion and habitat loss.

Please visit [link] for more information on snow leopards and how you can help.

Buy a Print of this Photo!

]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Hug-a-Pumpkin-265296019 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Hug-a-Pumpkin-265296019 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:12:50 PDT Hug a Pumpkin nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
Naturally, having an odd orange thing in the middle of your enclosure is bound to pique your interest. For tigers, one would expect that they would immediately begin tearing it apart. However, both Nikolei and Petrushka decided to be much more subtle. Both of them laid around the pumpkin, grabbing it, sniffing it, licking it...perhaps seeing if it was edible. Pumpkins are great for tigers since they can use their claws and teeth against its relatively soft form to their heart's content. I don't think these two have quite gotten the hint yet.

Perhaps they're trying to decide what kind of jack-o-lantern pattern they want?

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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 3,200 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 ([link]), never buy products made from tigers or endangered species ([link]), and tell others. Contact me for more information.

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Naturally, having an odd orange thing in the middle of your enclosure is bound to pique your interest. For tigers, one would expect that they would immediately begin tearing it apart. However, both Nikolei and Petrushka decided to be much more subtle. Both of them laid around the pumpkin, grabbing it, sniffing it, licking it...perhaps seeing if it was edible. Pumpkins are great for tigers since they can use their claws and teeth against its relatively soft form to their heart's content. I don't think these two have quite gotten the hint yet.

Perhaps they're trying to decide what kind of jack-o-lantern pattern they want?

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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 3,200 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 ([link]), never buy products made from tigers or endangered species ([link]), and tell others. Contact me for more information.

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]]> http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Across-the-Divide-264505194 http://hewhowalkswithtigers.deviantart.com/art/Across-the-Divide-264505194 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:53:24 PDT Across the Divide nonadult photography/nature/wild HeWhoWalksWithTigers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/h/e/hewhowalkswithtigers.gif Copyright 2011-2013 *HeWhoWalksWithTigers
“Zoo: An excellent place to study the habits of human beings” ― Evan Esar

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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 3,200 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 ([link]), never buy products made from tigers or endangered species ([link]), and tell others. Contact me for more information.

Buy a Print of this Photo! ]]>
“Zoo: An excellent place to study the habits of human beings” ― Evan Esar

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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 3,200 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 ([link]), never buy products made from tigers or endangered species ([link]), and tell others. Contact me for more information.

Buy a Print of this Photo!

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