Tigers

I have personally been interested in tigers since I watched the film ‘Life of Pi’. The tiger is one of the largest cat species, reaching a total length of up to 3.3 metres and weighing up to 306kg. It is most recognisable by its dark vertical stripes over its orange fur. Tigers are extremely territorial and generally solitary but social animals, often requiring large areas of habitat where food requirements can be supported. This, coupled with the fact that they are indigenous to some of the most densely populated places on Earth, such as India, has caused significant conflicts between tigers and humans.

(image source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tiger_in_Ranthambhore.jpg)

In a poll conducted by Animal Planet of more than 50,000 viewers, the tiger was voted the world’s favourite animal, narrowly beating the dog. Animal behaviorists put this down to the fact that people can admire and relate to the tiger, as it is fierce and commanding on the outside, but noble and discerning on the inside. Callum Rankine, international species officer at the World Wildlife Federation (WWF) conservation charity, said the result of the Animal Planet survey gave him hope since if people are voting tigers as their favourite animal, it means they recognize their importance and hopefully the need to ensure their survival.

Click the following link for information about further information about tigers and conservation projects…
http://www.21stcenturytiger.org/ 

(BEN TAYLOR)