Bigcat
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Lion Melbourne Zoo / The lion (Panthera leo) is a member of the family Felidae and one of four big cats in the genus Panthera. With exceptionally large males exceeding 250 kg (550 lb) in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger. Wild lions currently exist in Sub-Saharan Africa and in Asia with a critically endangered remnant population in northwest India, having disappeared from North Africa, the Middle East, and Western Asia in historic times. Until the late Pleistocene (about 10,000 years ago), the lion was the most widespread large land mammal beside humans[citation needed]. They were found in most of Africa, much of Eurasia from western Europe to India and, in the Americas, from the Yukon to Peru.
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12×18 colored pencil on “Artagain” paper. Original is sold. / This is a portrait of a clouded leopard so named because of the way the coat looks. That truly beautiful coat has brought this animal into the endangered species area. It is also one of the smallest of the big cats but has the largest canine teeth – measuring up to 9 inches – of all the big cats. Habitat is usually jungle and the cat is nocturnal. If your local zoo has one, it would be worth the film used. Complete 2004
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12×18 colored pencil done on “Artagain” paper. The original is sold. Photographic reference from L. Weitzman. For those of you who don’t know what this cat is, it’s a King Cheetah.. born in a preserve in Africa. I’m lucky enough to know the person who took the picture. She had the opportunity to not only photograph the cat, but to touch him too… the act of which has left an indelible mark on her soul. / At one point, there were three King cheetahs in zoos in the US. One in Cincinnati, St. Louis and San Diego.. regrettably there is only one left… I believe that it’s the one in St. Louis, but I’m not sure right now. The King Cheetah (also known as Cooper’s), once thought to be a separate sub-species, is an African Cheetah exhibiting a rare fur pattern mutation. A recessive gene must be inherited from both parents in order for this “blotchy” pattern to appear. First discovered in Zimbabwe in 1926, this very rare animal has been seen in the wild only 6 times. It has been known to exist in Zimbabwe, Botswana and in the northern part of South Africa’s Transvaal province. The DeWildt Cheetah Research Centre in South Africa specializes in breeding this cat in captivity. (information from cheetahspot.com)
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12×18 colored pencil on “Artagain” paper. The original is available. Please contact me for further information. / This Amur leopard resides at the Erie Zoo as the male half of a tremdously successful breeding pair. From what I’ve been told they are to “retire” them and let them just enjoy their lives and not worry about taking care of any more cubs. / The male is a very stately, proud creature and you can’t help but to be attracted to him. I’ve got so many photos of him, I could paper a whole house!! Complete 2004
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Digital painting of a tiger.
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This snow leopard is one of the luckiest ones, while he gets to rest, play and watch us walking around him, the others may not not be so lucky. / Who knows how many Leopards like this one will have to suffer in the wild, before they are truly appreciated , respected with the highest regards. / Help raise awareness by spreading the word about these magnificent creatures. / It is not them who should pay the price, time is priceless for them. If anyone is interested in any of this collection in black & white, please ask & I will upload a copy. / I’m also hoping to do some T Shirt designs during this year, which will be aimed at providing an even greater awareness. All money collected from this image will be sent to the The Worlds leading Snow leopard charity. http://www.snowleopard.org
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9×12 Technical Pen & ink. Original unavailable. / This portrait of Lily is done completely in dots.. it’s called pointillism or stipple. It take a lot of time but the end result is very much worth it. And besides.. Lily was always one of my favorites.. / I truly hope that another message comes through.. that these animals DO NOT MAKE GOOD PETS.. that’s why places like Noah’s are in existence. If people would just think before they buy that cute LITTLE cub.. life would be easier on all of us especially the animals. After all.. they didn’t ask to be in the situation they are.. and there are far to many unscrupulous people out there that are in it for the money.. / At least with education, we might make a little difference.. even if we save just one animal.. it’s a beginning!! / All proceeds from any sales will be donated to Noah’s Lost Ark Sanctuary for the care and feeding of the animals.. Complete, with much duress, 2004
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14×19.5 pastel on felt matboard. Original unavailable. You should all know how I feel about Sophie, a liger. I not only believe that she’s one of the most beautiful creatures I’ve ever seen.. but also that she’s a sweetie – not that I’d ever be foolish enough to try and get up close and personal with her.. uh-uh.. not a smart move. / I truly hope that another message comes through.. that these animals DO NOT MAKE GOOD PETS.. that’s why places like Noah’s are in existence. If people would just think before they buy that cute LITTLE cub.. life would be easier on all of us especially the animals. After all.. they didn’t ask to be in the situation they are.. and there are far to many unscrupulous people out there that are in it for the money.. / At least with education, we might make a little difference.. even if we save just one animal.. it’s a beginning!! / All proceeds from any sales will be donated to Noah’s Lost Ark Sanctuary for the care and feeding of the animals. / Completed 2004.
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All The Materials Contained May Not Be Reproduced, Copied, Edited, Published, Transmitted Or Uploaded In Any Way Without My Permission. / © 2008 Forest Friends Photography: using this image for any purpose and in any way, without prior permission, may lead to legal action.
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3d art render of a Puma laying on a rock by the water. Made with Bryce 3d
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A wicked cool tiger graces your shirt. Show off your feline pride or concern for the environment with this unique piece of wearable art!
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This newborn lion cub was only one day old. Amazing to witness.
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3d art work of Big Cats Images Made with Bryce 3d
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This Lion put on quite a show at the National Zoo in DC! He was very vocal and a lot of fun to shoot! I wish I had more time and more light! Refield Fractalius has made him even more beautiful! / /
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This is a beautiful Persian Leopard from The Santiago Rare Leopard project.
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This big beautiful guy was chilling out for a while after a long hard day!! I doubt that but it sounded good! / /
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Bit of a scuffle before the peice of meat was claimed. Out on the back of the truck in the cheetah enclosure. These are the cheetahs that you don’t walk around or pat. / Mario, the son of Tollie and Roeleen Nel manages the Park. He feeds the cheetahs everyday. He drives his truck around the park and throws pieces of donkey meat or other dead wildlife. Each cheetah needs around 2kg’s of meat everyday. Taken near Kamanjab in Namibia.
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The black and white really brings this handsome guy out! Nikon D50 / 70-300mm
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© All Rights Reserved – No Usage Allowed in Any Form Without My Written Consent. FEATURED IN: / ””Universal Innovation” Group – November 2009.
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© All Rights Reserved – No Usage Allowed in Any Form Without My Written Consent. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: The Persian leopard (Panthera pardus saxicolor), or Iranian leopard, is one of the leopard subspecies native to western Asia. It is endangered throughout its range in the Middle East.
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© All Rights Reserved – No Usage Allowed in Any Form Without My Written Consent. Four times, as I crouched to take photographs, the leopard leapt at me, each time more ferocious than before. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: The Persian leopard (Panthera pardus saxicolor), or Iranian leopard, is one of the leopard subspecies native to western Asia. It is endangered throughout its range in the Middle East. FEATURED IN: / “ImageWriting” Group – September 2009.
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© All Rights Reserved – No Usage Allowed in Any Form Without My Written Consent. The Sumatran Tiger is an endangered species with less than 500 living in the wild. Sumatran Tigers are native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra, and are the smallest of the 5 remaining sub species of tiger. (The others being the Siberian or Amur Tiger, the Bengal Tiger, the Indo Chinese Tiger and the South Chinese or Amoy Tiger) Unfortunately in the past 70 years, 3 other sub species have become extinct. Photographed and manipulated by Redmoondragon FEATURED IN: / “Universal Innovation” Group – November 2009. / “The Male Photographer” Group – November 2009. / “Black & White Photographers Showcase” – November 2009.
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3d art render of a larg male african lion. Made with bryce 3d, some post work in photoshop. The Lion (Panthera leo) is one of four big cats in the genus Panthera, and a member of the family Felidae. With some males exceeding 250 kg (550 lb) in weight,[4] it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger. Wild lions currently exist in Sub-Saharan Africa and in Asia with a critically endangered remnant population in northwest India, having disappeared from North Africa, the Middle East, and Western Asia in historic times. Until the late Pleistocene, which was about 10,000 years ago, the lion was the most widespread large land mammal after humans. They were found in most of Africa, much of Eurasia from western Europe to India, and in the Americas from the Yukon to Peru. Lions live for around 10–14 years in the wild, while in captivity they can live over 20 years. In the wild, males seldom live longer than ten years, as injuries sustained from continuous fighting with rival males greatly reduces their longevity.[5] They typically inhabit savanna and grassland, although they may take to bush and forest. Lions are unusually social compared to other cats. A pride of lions consists of related females and offspring and a small number of adult males. Groups of female lions typically hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. Lions are apex and keystone predators, although they will scavenge if the opportunity arises. While lions do not typically hunt humans selectively, some have been known to become man-eaters and seek human prey. The lion is a vulnerable species, having seen a possibly irreversible population decline of 30 to 50 percent over the past two decades in its African range.[6] Lion populations are untenable outside of designated reserves and national parks. Although the cause of the decline is not fully understood, habitat loss and conflicts with humans are currently the greatest causes of concern. Lions have been kept in menageries since Roman times and have been a key species sought for exhibition in zoos the world over since the late eighteenth century. Zoos are cooperating worldwide in breeding programs for the endangered Asiatic subspecies. Visually, the male lion is highly distinctive and is easily recognized by its mane. The lion, particularly the face of the male, is one of the most widely recognized animal symbols in human culture. Depictions have existed from the Upper Paleolithic period, with carvings and paintings from the Lascaux and Chauvet Caves, through virtually all ancient and medieval cultures where they historically occurred. It has been extensively depicted in literature, in sculptures, in paintings, on national flags, and in contemporary films and literature. Physical characteristics / Skull of a modern lion at Kruger National ParkThe lion is the tallest (at the shoulder) of the felines, and also is the second-heaviest feline after the tiger. With powerful legs, a strong jaw, and 8 cm (3.1 in) long canine teeth, the lion can bring down and kill large prey. The skull of the lion is very similar to that of the tiger, though the frontal region is usually more depressed and flattened, with a slightly shorter postorbital region. The lion’s skull has broader nasal openings than the tiger. However, due to the amount of skull variation in the two species, usually, only the structure of the lower jaw can be used as a reliable indicator of species. Lion coloration varies from light buff to yellowish, reddish, or dark ochraceous brown. The underparts are generally lighter and the tail tuft is black. Lion cubs are born with brown rosettes (spots) on their body, rather like those of a leopard. Although these fade as lions reach adulthood, faint spots often may still be seen on the legs and underparts, particularly on lionesses. Lions are the only members of the cat family to display obvious sexual dimorphism—that is, males and females look distinctly different. They also have specialized roles that each gender plays in the pride. For instance, the lioness, the hunter, lacks the male’s thick cumbersome mane. It seems to impede the male’s ability to be camouflaged when stalking the prey and create overheating in chases. The color of the male’s mane varies from blond to black, generally becoming darker as the lion grows older. / During confrontations with others, the mane makes the lion look largerWeights for adult lions range between 150–250 kg (330–550 lb) for males and 120–182 kg (264–400 lb) for females. Nowell and Jackson report average weights of 181 kg for males and 126 kg for females; one male shot near Mount Kenya was weighed at 272 kg (600 lb). Lions tend to vary in size depending on their environment and area, resulting in a wide spread in recorded weights. For instance, lions in southern Africa tend to be about 5 percent heavier than those in East Africa, in general. Head and body length is 170–250 cm (5 ft 7 in – 8 ft 2 in) in males and 140–175 cm (4 ft 7 in – 5 ft 9 in) in females; shoulder height is about 123 cm (4 ft) in males and 107 cm (3 ft 6 in) in females. The tail length is 90–105 cm (2 ft 11 in – 3 ft 5 in) in males and 70–100 cm in females (2 ft 4 in – 3 ft 3 in). The longest known lion was a black-maned male shot near Mucsso, southern Angola in October 1973; the heaviest known lion was a man-eater shot in 1936 just outside Hectorspruit in eastern Transvaal, South Africa and weighed 313 kg (690 lb). Lions in captivity tend to be larger than lions in the wild—the heaviest lion on record is a male at Colchester Zoo in England named Simba in 1970, which weighed 375 kg (826 lb). The most distinctive characteristic shared by both females and males is that the tail ends in a hairy tuft. In some lions, the tuft conceals a hard “spine” or “spur”, approximately 5 mm long, formed of the final sections of tail bone fused together. The lion is the only felid to have a tufted tail—the function of the tuft and spine are unknown. Absent at birth, the tuft develops around 5½ months of age and is readily identifiable at 7 months. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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