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For those who wanted an actual photo of myself. I figured if I was going to post one it would have to be with a tiger, preferably Kumara so here you are!

I am displaying what "cake" I have left while Kumara (unknown by me at the time) rolls around playfully...I feel a little flattered. Kumara is awesome.

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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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~ISeeThee Feb 27, 2009
Haha, nice. You look very...Canadian?
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*HeWhoWalksWithTigers Feb 27, 2009  Hobbyist Photographer
I'm trying to figure out if that's a good thing. =P

Thanks?
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~ISeeThee Feb 27, 2009
Haha, well it's just that when I think about Canadians, guys who look like you pop into my head. I have no idea why. =D
It's a good thing if you want it to be.
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~ultimateSxRfan Jul 3, 2008
hey are you a tiger handiler,or something like that?
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*HeWhoWalksWithTigers Jul 3, 2008  Hobbyist Photographer
Nope...I'm just a volunteer and a friend. I've been there long enough to have some level of trust with both staff and animal alike.

I just want to make the lives of the animals living there better. If I can do it, anyone can. I'll bring in toys for big cats to play with and will make the occasional tiger cake for birthdays. Most of the time, it's hard, messy, unpleasant work, but it's worth it.
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~ultimateSxRfan Jul 4, 2008
sweet!same here,i've always wanted to work with tigers!they are my fav animal and i want to do everything i can to help them survive!
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*HeWhoWalksWithTigers Jul 4, 2008  Hobbyist Photographer
If you want to, you can. You just have to make the choice few others make and that is to just do it. There is nothing stopping you.
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~ultimateSxRfan Jul 6, 2008
exactly,i've made a club to help animals too!:iconanimals-in-need: we only have a few members but i'm sure it'll make the difference!
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~TurtleVVisperer Oct 6, 2007
hah, that looks like an awesome place to work
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~TheFireTigress Aug 31, 2007  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
I can't tell who's happier looking, you ought to make that your DA ID.
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