Tatiana

... Tatiana's Memorial at the San Francisco Zoo. ... To all of Tatiana’s friends your comments are deeply appreciated. Please help me carry her, by keeping the candle lit in her memory. Send this page to a friend._____________________________________________________ ______________ Thank you for your support for Tatiana. May she now roam free and forever… Myspace Scrolling Text Creator ____________________________________________________________ _______

Real Tatiana pictures above; a special thanks to Susan L. Pettitt, Photographer. ____________________________________________________________ _______ ... Click Here to Help-> Big Cat Rescue ____________________________________________________________ _______ Siberian (or Amur) tigers are the world's largest cats. They live primarily in eastern Russia's birch forests, though some exist in China and North Korea. There are an estimated 400 to 500 Siberian tigers living in the wild, and recent studies suggest that these numbers are stable. Though their northern climate is far harsher than those of other tigers, these animals have some advantages. Northern forests offer the lowest human density of any tiger habitat, and the most complete ecosystem. The vast woodlands also allow tigers far more room to roam, as Russia's timber industry is currently less extensive than that of many other countries.Tigers are the largest of all wild cats and are renowned for their power and strength. There were once eight tiger subspecies, but three became extinct during the 20th century. Over the last 100 years, hunting and forest destruction have reduced overall tiger populations from hundreds of thousands to perhaps 5,000 to 7,000. Tigers are hunted as trophies and also for body parts that are used in traditional Chinese medicine. All five remaining tiger subspecies are endangered, and many protection programs are in place. Poaching is a reduced—but still very significant—threat to Siberian tigers.Tigers live alone and aggressively scent-mark large territories to keep their rivals away. They are powerful hunters that travel many miles to find prey, such as elk and wild boar, on nocturnal hunts. Tigers use their distinctive coats as camouflage (no two have exactly the same stripes) and hunt by stealth. They lie in wait and creep close enough to attack their victims with a quick spring and a fatal pounce. A hungry tiger can eat as much as 60 pounds (27.2 kilograms) in one night, though they usually eat less. http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/siberi an-tiger.html ____________________________________________________________ ____________ *Short video on Siberian Tigers from National Geographic. Siberian Tigers Video Link________________________________________________________ ___________ There are five different kinds or subspecies of tiger alive in the world today. These tigers are called Siberian, South China, Indochinese, Bengal, and Sumatran. Their Latin name is Panthera tigris. (Bali tiger Extinct 1940s) (Caspian tiger Extinct, 1970s) (Javan tiger Extinct, 1980s) (Sumatran tiger 400) (South China tiger 20) (Siberian tiger 200) (Indo-Chinese tiger 1,000) (Bengal tiger 3,000) ____________________________________________________________ __________ Wild Animal Sanctuary ... Click Here to Help-> Wild Animal Sanctuary ____________________________________________________________ ____________ Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge ___ Click Here to Help-> Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________
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