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The Tiger
Tiger, tiger, burning bright
In the forests of the night,
What immortal hand or eye
Could frame thy fearful symmetry?
In what distant deeps or skies
Burnt the fire of thine eyes?
On what wings dare he aspire?
What the hand dare seize the fire?
And what shoulder and what art
Could twist the sinews of thy heart?
And when thy heart began to beat,
What dread hand and what dread feet?
What the hammer? What the chain?
In what furnace was thy brain?
What the anvil? What dread grasp
Dare its deadly terrors clasp?
When the stars threw down their spears,
And water'd heaven with their tears,
Did He smile His work to see?
Did He who made the lamb make thee?
Tiger, tiger, burning bright
In the forests of the night,
What immortal hand or eye
Dare frame thy fearful symmetry?
(William Blake)
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is a member of the Felidae family and the largest of the four "big cats" in the genus Panthera. Native to much of eastern and southern Asia, the tiger is an apex predator and an obligate carnivore. Reaching up to 3.3 metres (11 ft) in total length, weighing up to 300 kilograms (660 pounds), and having canines up to 4 inches long, the larger tiger subspecies are comparable in size to the biggest extinct felids. Aside from their great bulk and power, their most recognisable feature is a pattern of dark vertical stripes that overlays near-white to reddish-orange fur, with lighter underparts. The most numerous tiger subspecies is the Bengal tiger while the largest subspecies is the Siberian tiger.
Tigers have a lifespan of 10–15 years in the wild, but can live longer than 20 years in captivity.[8] They are highly adaptable and range from the Siberian taiga, to open grasslands, to tropical mangrove swamps. They are territorial and generally solitary animals, often requiring large contiguous areas of habitat that support their prey demands. This, coupled with the fact that they are indigenous to some of the more densely populated places on earth, has caused significant conflicts with humans. Of the nine subspecies of modern tiger, three are extinct and the remaining six are classified as endangered, some critically so. The primary direct causes are habitat destruction and fragmentation, and hunting. Their historical range once stretched from Mesopotamia and the Caucasus through most of South and East Asia. Today it has been radically reduced. While all surviving species are under formal protection, poaching, habitat destruction and inbreeding depression continue to threaten the species.
Tigers are among the most recognisable and popular of the world's charismatic megafauna. They have featured prominently in ancient mythology and folklore, and continue to be depicted in modern films and literature. Tigers appear on many flags and coats of arms, as mascots for sporting teams, and as the national animal of several Asian nations, including India.
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Walt Disney World-Animal Kingdom-Orlando Fl.
Tigers are raised by monks in the temple. they will be led to tiger canyon to meet tourists everyday in the afternoon. You can have pictures with them with certain poses even hold their head in your arms.
Tiger Temple, Saiyok District, Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand, Summer 2006
They almost look cuddly. These two tigers didn't mind the attention and came right up to the public. This photo was taken through inch-thick glass.
(Panthera tigris) The tiger is the largest cat species Today, they range from the Siberian taiga to open grasslands and tropical mangrove swamps. The remaining six tiger subspecies have been classified as endangered by IUCN.
The tiger was ready to take a leap towards me, luckily there was a artificial river between him and me... and a 3m concrete wall :P
I dont like the colors in this one, but this was the best of a number of shots.
Sumatran Tiger -Tiger Trail
Home to six critically endangered Sumatran tigers.
The Sumatran tiger is a rare tiger subspecies that inhabits the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It was classified as critically endangered by IUCN in 2008 as the population was estimated at 441 to 679 ... Wikipedia.
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Taken at: SDZ Safari Park
Escondido, CA
I photographed Tiger Girl at the ImagingUSA convention in Phoenix AZ with a Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 85mm F/1.2 II L Lens.
Indochinese Tigers at the Tiger Temple - Wat Pa Luangta Bua Yannasampanno, 3 hours north of Bangkok Thailand
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Original Photo~ Luc.viatour~
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Cheetah cubs~Belgianchocolate~
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Cheetah~Gazzat~
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Texture~ JoesSistah~
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Tiger resting~ Falcon1961~
(Panthera tigris) The tiger is the largest cat species Today, they range from the Siberian taiga to open grasslands and tropical mangrove swamps. The remaining six tiger subspecies have been classified as endangered by IUCN.
Serengeti in SF Zoo! : One of many shots taken in SF Zoo when the Tiger was startled to see and hear a big dog barking non-stop with a couple of guys just outside its den...the Tiger started taking a very serious hide and hunt stance as it started crouching and edging closer to the wall where the Dog was still barking... it was very scary..as I was too occupied to capture the action the thrill helped overcome the fear...A year later the tragedy of Tatiana Happened and till date when I think of it i get the chills!