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Usually a tag team like this isn’t really fair, but somehow I think that Mama Tiger can handle herself with these two. :) It’s nice to see tiger breeding programs in action, as tigers are on the critically endangered list. Unfortunately, these beautiful animals are the white bengal variant, which is not found naturally in the wild and is a product of the white tiger breeding trade. These beautiful and innocent tiger cubs were not bred by the zoo; rather, the mother tiger was rescued from a breeder and she was already pregnant when the zoo rescued her. In fact, the American Zoological Association prohibits its members from acquiring and breeding white tigers because the rate of genetic defects is high and the white tiger trade engages in terribly unethical practices. Click to see all of my tiger photos. 100% of the profits from the sale of this image will be donated to Big Cat Rescue.
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I don’t think it is a coincidence that the eyes of a white bengal tiger are blue, as they always seem to be filled with sadness… As you probably know, I take a lot of photos of white bengal tigers. But I always have mixed feelings when I upload them… Yes, the animals are stunning, but the white tiger isn’t something that is found in nature, and is a product of humans breeding them for the “white tiger trade.” All white tigers can be traced back to a single tiger born with a genetic mutation in the 1950s that created a white coat and blue eyes. This tiger’s “owner” immediately saw dollar signs and started to breed him to produce other white tigers. Naturally, this required a great deal of inbreeding, which has led to many white tigers having all sorts of genetic problems. Not only this, but about 3/4 of the cubs born in the white tiger trade are actually orange. These “undesirables” are either killed or sold to game farms where brave hunters pay to shoot and kill these captive animals. Because of these horribly unethical practices, the American Zoological Association prohibits its members from purchasing white tigers from such breeders and from breeding them due to the high rate of genetic defects. All of the white tigers I have photographed have been those that were fortunate enough to have been rescued from the breeding trade (including the shot Tag Team ). Most white tigers aren’t so lucky. You can help put an end to this trade by not going to circuses and animal parks that purchase white tigers from breeders. When the demand ceases, this practice will cease as well. This shot was taken with a 50mm macro lens and isn’t a crop… Yes, I was that close!! 100% of the profits from the sale of this image will be donated to Big Cat Rescue.
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Most people see strength and power when they look at the begal tiger. However, I see vulnerability for this critically endangered species. We have lost three subspecies of tiger in the past 50 years due to hunting: the Balinese tiger, the Javan tiger, and the Caspian tiger. The south China tiger is extinct in the wild, as the last known tiger of this subspecies was shot and killed in 1994. The remaining tigers are dependent upon for their survival the very same species that is causing their numbers to decline from illegal poaching: humans. I’d say that’s a pretty vulnerable position in which to find oneself. / . / Click to see all of my tiger photos. / . / 100% of the profits from the sale of this image will be donated to Big Cat Rescue.
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Obviously I have a great love for these critically endangered bengal tigers, as they are amongst my favorite photographic subjects. It always amazes me how such large and powerful creatures can also be so gentle and affectionate. I could sit and watch Mama Tiger and her cubs for hours and never get tired of it… The white tiger isn’t something that is found in nature, and is a product of humans breeding them for the “white tiger trade.” All white tigers can be traced back to a single tiger born with a genetic mutation in the 1950s that created a white coat and blue eyes. This tiger’s “owner” immediately saw dollar signs and started to breed him to produce other white tigers. Naturally, this required a great deal of inbreeding, which has led to many white tigers having all sorts of genetic problems. Not only this, but about 3/4 of the cubs born in the white tiger trade are actually orange. These “undesirables” are either killed or sold to game farms where brave hunters pay to shoot and kill these captive animals. All of the white tigers I have photographed have been those that were fortunate enough to have been rescued from the breeding trade. Most white tigers aren’t so lucky. You can help put an end to this trade by not going to circuses and animal parks that purchase white tigers from breeders. When the demand ceases, this practice will cease as well. 100% of the profits from the sale of this image will be donated to Big Cat Rescue.
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This is a gorgeous white and critically endangered bengal tiger. I love the softness of her expression, and the gentleness in her eyes. It’s so sad that we let such magnificent creatures come so close to extinction… What a loss it would be for this planet. All species of tiger are on the critically endangered list… Please support tiger conservation efforts, or we may lose these beautiful creatures. / . / Click to see all of my tiger photos. / . 100% of the profits from the sale of this image will be donated to Big Cat Rescue.
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Meet Hercules… Hercules is an endangered snow leopard who was part of the American Zoological Association’s Species Survival Plan, a breeding program for endangered species aimed at helping ensure their survival. Such programs are a good thing, right? Well, yes… and no. Yes, breeding programs are necessary, and yes, we need to increase the numbers of these endangered species. But, these programs come with a price to the animals involved like Hercules… they lose their freedom and have to live their entire lives staring at the walls of a cage. Certainly it is for the good of the species, but how good is it for the individual animals? Hercules is no longer in the program, as he is what’s known as a “surplus” animal, meaning that there were too many in the program with his bloodline, so he had to be removed until the other bloodlines “caught up.” He now lives at Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida. So what to do about this? Some species have such ridiculously low numbers that the only way to ensure that we don’t lose them forever is these breeding programs. But there are other things that can be done, too, and they don’t involve breeding animals kept in cages for their whole lives. Case in point is an organization called the Snow Leopard Trust. The Snow Leopard Trust realized that the numbers of snow leopards have declined because humans are killing them for various reasons, mostly for purposes of poaching for their pelt and for their spare body parts which are used in traditional Chinese “medicine.” Now before you go and say, “What bastards! How dare they?” think about this for a minute… We are talking about people in impoverished countries where the average income is something like $1 per day. Be honest - would you be concerned about the snow leopards if you had no running water or electricity and couldn’t even feed your family? And if killing a snow leopard meant enough money to feed your family for months, wouldn’t you at least consider it? It is very easy to judge from the comfort of our air conditioned living rooms and our laptops, but imagine if you weren’t so fortunate… The Snow Leopard Trust has developed programs designed to improve the quality of life for these people so that they don’t have to kill the animals in order to survive. In the end, everyone wins - the people are better off as their quality of life improves and the snow leopards aren’t driven to extinction. Please read about these programs here and do what you can to help, either via donation, purchase of their products, or just by spreading the word. You can also help through the purchase of this image, as I will donate all proceeds from its sale to benefit the Snow Leopard Trust. Thank you for reading.
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This is the second in the series of tiger conservation t-shirts that I would like to do. Please let me know what you think, as I am new to the whole area of t-shirt design. / . / 100% of the profits from the sale of this shirt will be donated to Big Cat Rescue.
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