How They can be Protected and Survive. Endangered Tigers. Though the tiger is one of the most powerful mammals, it also faces the worst chances of being extinct.
In fact, as many as three subspecies of tigers have become extinct in the last 30 years and there is danger of even more of the species becoming extinct. Recent estimates put the population of all tigers (including the ones in captivity) at somewhere between 5000-7500, with only about 3200 in the wild. At the beginning of the century, this number was closer to about 100,000. This shows how fast the population of tigers is diminishing, and if care is not taken, this majestic mammal will soon be extinct.
Subspecies of Tigers and Their Status Are all tigers endangered? NOTE: The Tasmanian tiger, also called the Tasmanian wolf, is actually a marsupial, and is not related to tigers. As seen from the table above, there are very few tigers left in the world today, and if adequate care and measures are not taken, even these will be wiped out from the face of the earth. Tigers: Diet and Eating Habits. Diet Tigers eat a variety of prey ranging in size from termites to elephant calves.
However, an integral component of their diet are large-bodied prey weighing about 20 kg (45 lb) or larger such as moose, deer species, pigs, cows, horses, buffalos and goats. Occasionally they may consume tapirs, elephant and rhinoceros calves, bear species, leopards and Asiatic wild dogs. A Bengal tiger finishing a meal. Method of Feeding Tigers mainly rely on their sense of sight and hearing rather than on smell when hunting prey. Tigers cautiously stalk prey from the rear, getting as close as possible to unsuspecting prey. Tigers may consume up to 40 kg (88 pounds) of meat at one time. Home, tigers in the forest, tigers, tiger photography. Meerkat Manor - The Story Begins. Amazing Animal Photography by Mark Vincent Müller.
February 17th, 2010 at 4:38 pm - Last year, I posted about 28 Examples of Excellent Animal Photography Shots which really get tons of praise from photography community online.
Today, I want to show you another animal photography by Mark Vincent Müller. “Reduce to the max” may be one of the best advertising claims ever (SMART car). It also symbolizes for me the essence of what “makes” a great image. Colour, light and composition are everywhere. Photographing animals specially from wildlife can be a big challenge and requires great patience, determination and understanding of different behaviors of animal. Visit Mark Vincent Müller’s site here.
Nature UK: Homepage of Autumnwatch. Wildlife Cameraman Diary - Film Trailer. BBC One Programmes - Life.
Always Live Always Wild. Wildlife Finder - Homepage. The world’s best natural history magazine. Bears.Org, Bear Information and Resources. MarineBio.org - Marine Biology, Ocean Life Conservation, Sea cre. Wildlife Cameraman Diary - Film Trailer. Meerkat Manor - The Story Begins. Meerkat meerkats information photo facts photograph info private residence club. BBC Nature - Springwatch. Conservation,animals, plants, etc. National Wildlife® Magazine. National Wildlife® Magazine. Wildlife: Cheetah. Where do cheetahs live?
The cheetah's historic habitat has been reduced by 89%, and they occur widely but sparsely in the regions they still inhabit. Southern and Eastern Africa are strongholds for cheetah populations. Tags: Benin, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, East Africa, Southern Africa, Kazungula, Kilimanjaro, Limpopo, ZambeziView Africa | Habitat What do cheetahs look like? Cheetahs have long, slim, muscular legs; a small, rounded head set on a long neck; a flexible spine; a deep chest; special pads on its feet for traction; and a long tail for balance. The cheetah is a fast but timid predator. Cheetahs usually prey on small antelopes such as Thomson's gazelles and impalas, but they also hunt small mammals and birds.
Cheetahs are a little introverted. The cheetah is basically a solitary animal.