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Submitted: November 19, 2010
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Snow Skepticby *HeWhoWalksWithTigers

Photography / Animals, Plants & Nature / Wild Animals

A Sumatran tiger male (Panthera tigris sumatrae) named Rengat takes shelter from a winter storm and shoots a skeptical gaze at the outside world. We all know the feeling.

Despite these Sumatran tigers encountering temperatures they would never experience on the island of Sumatra, captive Sumatrans will grow a thick, hearty winter coat to acclimate; this suggests the tigers’ 3.2 million year old common ancestor evolved in northern latitudes such as what is now Northern China. Nevertheless, southern subspecies can still exhibit apprehension in more inclement weather.

Rengat here has decided to forgo exploration for comfort in his nice, heated den. I can’t say I blame him. There’s something particularly satisfying about being toasty warm indoors while a winter storm rages outside.

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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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~smokingvoodoo May 26, 2011 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

wow... i <3 ths 1

=Shizuku-Uzu Jan 18, 2011

really nice photo! its neat how they can adapt like that, even without being exposed to weather like that for ages!
really cool!

*HeWhoWalksWithTigers Mar 24, 2011 Hobbyist Photographer

Thanks!

*KarionSpidle Dec 6, 2010

amazing photo

*HeWhoWalksWithTigers Dec 8, 2010 Hobbyist Photographer

Thank you!

~Inzhuna Dec 1, 2010

Such a gorgeous animal! And was very interesting that they grew extra fur!

*Falcolf Nov 30, 2010 Professional Filmographer

His expression is like "I see what you did there." XD Most amusingly smug tiger face ever.

*HeWhoWalksWithTigers Dec 1, 2010 Hobbyist Photographer

He knows he's awesome.

*Falcolf Dec 1, 2010 Professional Filmographer

~Thadius-Effingham Nov 28, 2010

Nice shot, neat lighting. Hey did you read about the attempt to open a sanctuary in Thorold that failed. They put down three Lions amongst other things.

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