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Published: 2011-05-18 22:41:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 1811; Favourites: 205; Downloads: 0
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Description Shere Khan, an Amur tiger cub (Panthera tigris altaica) from Jungle Cat World, takes a peak out of a hollowed out tree trunk. It's just another adventure for this cub who is still getting used to all the weird sights, sounds and objects in his environment.

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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 3,500 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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Comments: 21

RoguishRobin [2012-04-03 20:30:50 +0000 UTC]

too cute to be honest. That one must be up to something!

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AngelaLouwe [2012-03-29 18:28:55 +0000 UTC]

Amazing photo!

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Eiremauve [2011-06-30 20:48:26 +0000 UTC]

Love the composition.

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playmypianoinacloset [2011-06-11 23:27:58 +0000 UTC]

he's adorable yet fierce

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HeWhoWalksWithTigers In reply to playmypianoinacloset [2011-06-19 23:14:48 +0000 UTC]

Definitely! My ankles still haven't forgiven me. =3

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playmypianoinacloset [2011-06-11 23:27:47 +0000 UTC]

he's adorable yet fierce

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joanna-emo [2011-05-30 09:13:28 +0000 UTC]

wow love it so much

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SChildersPhotography [2011-05-30 03:22:39 +0000 UTC]

precious!

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KariCougar [2011-05-20 22:23:09 +0000 UTC]

That is so adorable. I have missed pictures of Khan. Good to see him up again. Though I know this was taken awhile ago, its still beautiful

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HeWhoWalksWithTigers In reply to KariCougar [2011-05-29 04:08:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. He's all grown up now. =3

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Yami-Fire [2011-05-20 14:22:14 +0000 UTC]

Oh so cuuuute

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creative1978 [2011-05-20 12:29:40 +0000 UTC]

Very cute shot

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Appollymara [2011-05-19 22:40:39 +0000 UTC]

Adorable!

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snaphappy101 [2011-05-19 14:57:05 +0000 UTC]

awww....adorable photo!

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Nour94 [2011-05-19 11:32:41 +0000 UTC]

I love tigers and that cub makes me love them even more...!!

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Khima-Inez [2011-05-19 05:49:29 +0000 UTC]

I want to adopt him!
They make the most adorable sounds don't they?

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HeWhoWalksWithTigers In reply to Khima-Inez [2011-05-29 04:09:30 +0000 UTC]

They chuff, they cry...they do it all. Just search on Google or YouTube to find out. =3

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amandas-sketches [2011-05-19 01:40:41 +0000 UTC]

His paws are just adorable!

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AokiBengal [2011-05-18 22:54:22 +0000 UTC]

such a cutie :3

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tarkheki [2011-05-18 22:47:04 +0000 UTC]

OMG his eyes are looking so off direction... it's making it even cuter.
How long ago was this taken? Is he already big?

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HeWhoWalksWithTigers In reply to tarkheki [2011-05-29 04:10:42 +0000 UTC]

Yup...this was from 2009, almost 2 years ago.

Gotta love those derp-eyes.

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