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 Sep 25 2004, 09:54 PM
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 Atlantic Avenger  Group: Zoologist [Zoologist] Posts: 11321 Points: 6280 Joined: 14-May 04 From: Somewhere,under the sea,or a rock Member No.: 139  |
The Bengal Tiger
Panthera tigris tigris also known as: the royal bengal tiger, the indian tiger Bengal tigers are second in size to their Siberian relative. Males can grow approximately 10 feet and weigh up to 500 pounds, while females are a bit smaller growing to about 8 feet in length and weighing up to 300 pounds. Bengal Tigers range primarily throughout India, as well as Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh. They are highly adaptable to many habitats from tropical rainforests to snow-covered coniferous and deciduous forests and from mangrove swamps to drier forests. Their territorial range is estimated for males at 10 to 45 miles squared and females 5 to 15 miles squared. A map is posted below. They prefer prey such as Samber deer and wild cattle. However, when a Bengal is hungry it has been known to eat pigs, monkeys, birds and snakes. Bengal tigers have been labeled as "man-eaters". After studies have proved otherwise, it is known that cases that Bengals attacked humans were old or injured adult cats that lived in areas that had diminishing prey. Tribes travel in lines and it was the last man in line that had his back turned who was attacked in most cases. It is now standard for that last person to wear a mask with large eyes staring backwards to confuse the tiger into thinking the person is looking in both directions. As silly as this seems, it has helped to reduce the attacks to 0 when used. The truth be told by Jim Corbett, author of "Maneaters of Kumaon", states that no more than 3 out of 1,000 tigers were guilty of attaking humans. Today, only 3000 to 4800 Bengals exist. That is more than all the other 4 sub-species put together. Approximately 350 live in zoos, mainly in India. The zoos in India have bred tigers since 1880. In 1997 the International Tiger Stud Book was produced. It contains all of the studbook-registered captive population is maintained in Indian zoos, except for one female Bengal tiger in North America. You can view the book here: http://www.5tigers.org/Research/zooManagin...ks/studbook.htm information: 5tigers.org, WWF, zooschool.ecsd.net and tigerhomes.org distribution map: 5tigers.org These shots are wallpapers from Tigerhomes.org   These two shots are by A_Q (me!) courtesy or the animal cams at tigerhomes.org, which I am a member. **note: I lost the shots by me, but will replace them soon. This post has been edited by Atlantean_Queen: Feb 1 2009, 04:26 AM
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Mar 3 2005, 08:01 PM
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Anteater  Group: Zoo Visitor Posts: 6 Points: 0 Joined: 3-March 05 Member No.: 1823 |
Pics 5&6 broufgt one word to my mind, AWWW. This totally brightened my day!
(Yeah, I said totally, so shoot me!  )
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Mar 11 2005, 07:33 PM
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Blue Whale  Group: Benefactor [Benefactor] Posts: 494 Points: 80 Joined: 25-March 04 Member No.: 63 |
I like your articles, they are informative for sure. The pictures are cool too.
Thanks. This post has been edited by Atlantean_Queen: Jul 13 2006, 12:12 AM |
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Jul 21 2006, 02:52 AM
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 Mako Shark Group: Tour Guide Posts: 201 Points: 0 Joined: 2-July 06 From: USA Member No.: 4444 |
Those cubs are soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute. Good article AQ.
-------------------- "Respect my spirit for our spirits are one.
Threatened by trophy hunting, persecution and loss of habitat and prey base." - Jim Morris '87 |
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Jul 21 2006, 01:16 PM
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Atlantic Avenger Group: Zoologist [Zoologist] Posts: 11321 Points: 6280 Joined: 14-May 04 From: Somewhere,under the sea,or a rock Member No.: 139 |
 Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.For some reason I want to say I think that the cubs name is Spike. 
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Jul 21 2006, 02:09 PM
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 Dedicated Ailuromaniac  Group: DRT [Mod] Posts: 19714 Points: 35370 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Michigan Member No.: 2075 |
How in the world did I miss this the first time around?
 My favorite animal! (Thanks for bumping it, stripie. ) What magnificent creatures!! The beauty, grace, and power of these animals is awesome. :notworthy: How can anyone look at one of these beauties and not fall in love?  BTW (I've posted this before) I got to hold a baby Bengal, in January '05. :colorful bounce: I have a polaroid photo that's not of very good quality, but someday I may try scanning it so my friends here can see it. His name was Caesar and his fur was so soft. Too bad I only got to hold him in my lap for a couple of minutes, just long enough for the photo to be snapped, but it's an experience I'll never forget. Thank you for a great article, AQ! 
--------------------  "God made the cat in order that humankind might have the pleasure of caressing the tiger." --Fernand Mey "There are two means of refuge from the misery of life -- music and cats." --Albert Schweitzer |
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Jul 21 2006, 05:39 PM
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Atlantic Avenger Group: Zoologist [Zoologist] Posts: 11321 Points: 6280 Joined: 14-May 04 From: Somewhere,under the sea,or a rock Member No.: 139 |
Oh Anya that would be great. I too have held a Bengal Cub, but I am so dorky at 13, I am too
 to post the photo and I would have to steal it from Mum.I hope you get to sharing it with us.
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Jul 21 2006, 05:49 PM
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 Queen of Smilies  Group: Admin [Admin] Posts: 15369 Points: 21960 Joined: 19-January 05 From: Florida Member No.: 1551 |
Anya...the reason you missed this article the first time around is because niether of us were even here in 2004. HAHAHA I think AQ will forgive us.
 But you do have to scan that picture. I know it would have to be wonderful to hold a cute tiger cub. AQ....girl...we were all dorky at 13!!!!!
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Jul 21 2006, 07:53 PM
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Dedicated Ailuromaniac Group: DRT [Mod] Posts: 19714 Points: 35370 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Michigan Member No.: 2075 |
 Marli, I didn't even notice the date of AQ's article! Silly me! Hahahaha. If I can remember where I put the photo, I'll definitely scan it for everyone.
-------------------- "God made the cat in order that humankind might have the pleasure of caressing the tiger." --Fernand Mey "There are two means of refuge from the misery of life -- music and cats." --Albert Schweitzer |
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Jul 22 2006, 02:12 AM
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Mako Shark Group: Tour Guide Posts: 201 Points: 0 Joined: 2-July 06 From: USA Member No.: 4444 |
I have one of me holding a cub too. Except I was 8, I'll post it if I find it.
-------------------- "Respect my spirit for our spirits are one.
Threatened by trophy hunting, persecution and loss of habitat and prey base." - Jim Morris '87 |
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May 3 2007, 10:11 PM
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Gray Wolf Group: Maintenance Worker Posts: 26 Points: 0 Joined: 27-April 07 Member No.: 8837 |
Same here! I had mine taken at a circus when I was around 5 and another time I took one with a female, white bengal tiger at the States. I was 10 at that time. Ill look around and post them.
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May 4 2007, 11:22 AM
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 Green Eggs 'n Lam Group: DRT [Mod] Posts: 6728 Points: 13040 Joined: 26-October 06 From: Lost somewhere in the pages of a Dr. Seuss Book Member No.: 6112 |
I love the web cam stuff - it's fun to think you're watching an animal in real time
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May 10 2007, 02:19 AM
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 Anteater Group: Maintenance Worker Posts: 9 Points: 0 Joined: 7-May 07 Member No.: 9060 |
 Bengal Tigers are one of my favorite animals, especially the white, blue-eyed types. That cub pic is SOOO cute!
-------------------- The suicune and okami lover
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Jun 22 2007, 10:11 AM
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 Gray Wolf Group: Maintenance Worker Posts: 24 Points: 0 Joined: 29-May 07 From: Somewhere... Member No.: 9464 |
Thanks for the cool artical!
Tigers are my favourite animals too! 
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Jun 24 2007, 02:44 AM
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Atlantic Avenger Group: Zoologist [Zoologist] Posts: 11321 Points: 6280 Joined: 14-May 04 From: Somewhere,under the sea,or a rock Member No.: 139 |
I am glad you enjoyed it.
I must say your banner is just priceless Tiger Girl!!
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