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Two Siberian tiger cubs (Panthera tigris altaica) unleash an attack on their mother. What has motivated this coup? They want to play with the floating empty beer keg that she has been keeping to herself. They eventually distracted her long enough for one to steal the keg away. Needless to say, to watch the series of events unfold was hilarious.

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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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~baritz89 Sep 27, 2008
Cuute!! playful tigers <3 very magnific shot!!! :love:
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~TheAmazingSakumaChan Sep 27, 2008
Haauu! The one with its eyes closed! That face! That face! That face! So cuuutteee!
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~cyborgagent017 Sep 27, 2008
HAHA! All the facial expressions are great! LOVE IT!
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Mood: Joy *KetsuekiRyu Sep 27, 2008  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Wonderful photo.
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~Nightstormandme Sep 27, 2008
lol they do seem to be having a lot of fun
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Mood: Love ~patricio2337 Sep 27, 2008
Amazing Shots! As Always!
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Mood: Love ~KariCougar Sep 27, 2008  Hobbyist Artist
*snort* that is so cute. Love that she hides an empty beer keg X3
They look like such a happy family ^^
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~HisagiHugger Sep 26, 2008
Oh my God! My heart fills with adoration at this picture! I wish I was there, oh my god.
I love the mother's face so much! xD It's almost like, "Noo! Never! x< "

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=TVD-Photography Sep 26, 2008  Professional Photographer
I love mums face :lol:
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*Leonca Sep 26, 2008  Hobbyist General Artist
Aww, I never get to see playful cubs.
Beer keg. Interesting choice for a toy. :lol:
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