Thursday, September 30, 2010
colours of bengal tiger
| The Many Colors of Bengals |
 (From Left to Right) Ghost Tiger, White Tiger, Tabby Tiger and Classic Tiger. Tigers come in a few different Coat colors, here are a few of them. There are the snow tiger or ghost tiger which can sometimes be called pure white or all white. The standard white tiger with black stripes, which some may have light to dark brown stripes. The golden tabby which is also called the strawberry tiger. The classic orange with black stripes. Then the rarest melanistic or black tigers, and albino tigers. And the Maltese tiger which have a blueish tint to their fur where a classic tiger would be orange, these tigers have never been fully proven to exsist, yet so many sightings have been seen many many years ago that its believed they are in fact real, weather they are exstinct or not has yet to be known.  (This picture is altered to show what it is believed a maltese tiger might look like according to the descriptions given by villagers a long time ago.) The Rare Snow White Tiger: Contrary to popular belief the snow tiger or ghost tiger is not albino. Snow Tigers do have visable stripes though many only have stripes visable above the eyes and on the tail, some even only on their tails. Albinos lack stripes completely. Though the same as the white tiger but with less stripes and or less visable stripes; snow tigers are ten times more rare. White Tigers: Only the bengal tigers and siberian tigers are known the produce white tigers, both parents must carry a specific gene in order for a white tiger to be produced. White tigers can have stripes that are anywhere from a black to a light tan color. In fact the snow tigers are the same as white tigers but are just set aside as being different from them because they have less stripes and or less visable stripes. Golden Tabby or Strawberry tigers: Like the white tigers it is believed that in order for a golden tabby to be produced both parents must carry a special gene. Tabby tigers are orange with anywhere from dark tan to light tan stripes. Tabbies are much more rare then the white tigers. Classic Tigers: Classic tigers are the first tigers that are thought of when someone mentions the word 'tiger'. Their color can range anywhere from dark orange(almost red) to a light orange, and always have black stripes. Melanistic tigers or black tigers: Melanistic is a term used for an over grownth of pigment, its pretty much the opposite of ablonisium which lacks pigment. Melanistic tigers are almost all black with orange to yellow stripes mainly on its underside. Some might believe melanistic tigers to be a myth but pelts have been recovered in the early to mid 1900's that prove their exsistnace. No live Melanistic tiger has been captured or seen since. Albino tigers: Albino tigers and Snow white tigers are often mistaken for one another, the best way to tell them apart is to look at the tails, abino tigers have no stripes. If one was to shave a snow white tiger the skin would show visable stripes even if they cant be seen when the animal is not shaved, an albino will not have any stripes even on their skin, and their skin will be pink. Their noses and lips will also be pink with no other pigmentation, however contrary to popular belief and unlike most albino animals the albino tigers are said to have faint blue eyes rather then red. If you find this out for sure let us know. Maltese Tigers: Maltese Tigers were reported being seen in Malta in the early 1900's, no pelt nor live maltese tiger have ever been recovered or caputred and most people believe the tiger to be a myth, accoring to those who have said to have seen the tiger it is real and does truly exsist. It is believed that if the Maltese Tiger is real that it's blue coloration is a pigment mutation similar to Melanisium and albonisium. If the Maltese Tigers are in fact real and are a pigment mutation like melanisium and ablonisium then all species of tigers should be able to produce maltese tigers. But like the Melanistic tigers they are seemingly elusive. Some believe that the Maltese tiger may have once lived but is now exstinct. |
amur tigers article
Amur tigers are the largest of the big cats. Their bodies are heavily muscledand extremely powerful. Their average weight is close to 600pounds, with weights of up to 800 pounds(males slightly larger than the females). Males can reach lengths of eight to ten feet, icluding a three foot tail.
Their claws are retractabl, kept in while resting or walking. They are able to unsheathe their massive claws when hunting. Their coat has a stripe, yellow-orange appearance and is lighter in colorthan a Bengal tiger's coat. Their undersides, back legs, and tail are more whitish. When alert to sounds, their ears perk up and efficiently funnel sounds to the inner ear. They have excellent binocular and color vision. Their night vision is five times better than humans.
The "Amur" tigers are often falsely called "Siberian " tigers. These tigers are not found in Siberia, as the name would indicate. The name "Siberian" was given to this species by Americans as a more exotic description. The propername is "Amur", indicating their native range in the Amur region in Russia.
Males and females scent - mark their territory by urinating, scratchingtrees. They also use fecal droppings to mark areas. Only males will defend their territories against other males, especially when females or food resources are present. Male tigers are solitary, rarely, tolerating the presence of another male. Hunting is also a solitary activity, as their efficiency in stalking and ambusing prey is higher when they are alone. Out of 10 attempts, tigers are usually only sccesful at capturing prey once.
Amur tigers are crically endangered species. with fewer than 400 remaining in the wild. Of the original eight tiger subspecies, only5 still remain in the wild. There are twice as many of these tigers in zoos than there are in the wild. Through captive breeding and a carefully controlled Species Survival Plan[SSP] tiger genes may one day be used to increase genetic diversity in the wild.
Their claws are retractabl, kept in while resting or walking. They are able to unsheathe their massive claws when hunting. Their coat has a stripe, yellow-orange appearance and is lighter in colorthan a Bengal tiger's coat. Their undersides, back legs, and tail are more whitish. When alert to sounds, their ears perk up and efficiently funnel sounds to the inner ear. They have excellent binocular and color vision. Their night vision is five times better than humans.
The "Amur" tigers are often falsely called "Siberian " tigers. These tigers are not found in Siberia, as the name would indicate. The name "Siberian" was given to this species by Americans as a more exotic description. The propername is "Amur", indicating their native range in the Amur region in Russia.
Amur tigers are native to the Amur-Ussuri region of Russia, with few remaining tigers found across the border in northern China. They live mixed decidous-coniferous forests thatresemble jungles in thesummer and are snowbound in the winter. They also prefer areas with tall grass, allowing them to maintain cover while stalking prey. Amur tigers occupy veruy large territories, with ranges of more than 400 square miles recorded. Their average territory size is between 10 and 30 square miles. Their territories are much larger than those of other tiger species because their prey is more spread out. If food is plentiful, tigers will stay within their territories. If food is scarce, they may be forced to travel hundreds of miles outside their territories. Scientists have estimated that it could take an area the size of Italy to support a population of several hundred tigers ( depending on prey).
These tigers catch and kill large prey in the wild. These prey species include: wildboar, elk, and red deer. Some reports say that tigers are capable of eating a fully grown brown bear and killing them. During winter months, these tigers will patrol the beaches for deer. This may bring them into contact with humans more often. This is very unfortunate for this tiger, as they are often poached[ killed illegally] when seen. Amur tigers are not known to attack humans, unless out of self defense. During times of low prey availability, tigers are often driven to the edges of towns in search of eay meals such as : dogs, cats, ect. This is almost always a death sentence for a tiger.Males and females scent - mark their territory by urinating, scratchingtrees. They also use fecal droppings to mark areas. Only males will defend their territories against other males, especially when females or food resources are present. Male tigers are solitary, rarely, tolerating the presence of another male. Hunting is also a solitary activity, as their efficiency in stalking and ambusing prey is higher when they are alone. Out of 10 attempts, tigers are usually only sccesful at capturing prey once.
Amur tigers are crically endangered species. with fewer than 400 remaining in the wild. Of the original eight tiger subspecies, only5 still remain in the wild. There are twice as many of these tigers in zoos than there are in the wild. Through captive breeding and a carefully controlled Species Survival Plan[SSP] tiger genes may one day be used to increase genetic diversity in the wild.
south china tigers
South China tigers are a subspecies of tigers that can be found mainly in a very narrow area of south / south east China, mainly in forests.
South China tigers are not only one of the very endangered tiger species, but it is also considered to be THE one that is most likely to be extinct within a very short period if no real breeding and preservation efforts take place.
Experts estimate that the south China tiger population does not exceed two to three dozens only! This has earned it a ranking between the world’s top 10 animals that are on the verge of extinction � pretty sad.
What has mainly contributed to the reduction of the South Chinese tiger population is the amount of illegal hunting that was taking place in these southern forests, in addition to the reduction in the number of preys it can hunt (again, mostly due to humans).
These very tigers are now taking refuge in mountains within the area rather than open forests.
We have to also keep in mind that starting the 1960s, tigers were proclaimed a danger to humans in China, and as such hunting them down was taking place. This decision was reversed too late, almost two decades later. The South China tiger population had by then been reduced by more than 95%.
South China tigers (sometimes referred to as south Chinese tigers) are small in size, with the male ranging between 220 to 260 cm in length and around 140-170 kilograms in weight. Females are smaller in size (this is normal when it comes to tigers and similar mammals) with a length varying usually between 200 to 250 cm and a weight of around 120 kilograms. Their fur differs a bit from that of other subspecies, given that the stripes are somewhat thinner and more spaced along the body.
South China tigers are known for their patience and love for hunting. They would not get tired of spending several hours a day looking after preys. They also don’t mind attacking animals that are of equivalent weight if not more. But when it comes to hunger, they would settle down for anything, even small animals and insects.
If their prey is big, they try to suffocate it once they catch it, else they would simply attack lethally with their long teeth. They have no problem in attacking humans, and they have done many times in the past. So caution is required if one got to (ever) meet one in the wild.
South China tigers are not only one of the very endangered tiger species, but it is also considered to be THE one that is most likely to be extinct within a very short period if no real breeding and preservation efforts take place.
Experts estimate that the south China tiger population does not exceed two to three dozens only! This has earned it a ranking between the world’s top 10 animals that are on the verge of extinction � pretty sad.
What has mainly contributed to the reduction of the South Chinese tiger population is the amount of illegal hunting that was taking place in these southern forests, in addition to the reduction in the number of preys it can hunt (again, mostly due to humans).
These very tigers are now taking refuge in mountains within the area rather than open forests.
We have to also keep in mind that starting the 1960s, tigers were proclaimed a danger to humans in China, and as such hunting them down was taking place. This decision was reversed too late, almost two decades later. The South China tiger population had by then been reduced by more than 95%.
South China tigers (sometimes referred to as south Chinese tigers) are small in size, with the male ranging between 220 to 260 cm in length and around 140-170 kilograms in weight. Females are smaller in size (this is normal when it comes to tigers and similar mammals) with a length varying usually between 200 to 250 cm and a weight of around 120 kilograms. Their fur differs a bit from that of other subspecies, given that the stripes are somewhat thinner and more spaced along the body.
South China tigers are known for their patience and love for hunting. They would not get tired of spending several hours a day looking after preys. They also don’t mind attacking animals that are of equivalent weight if not more. But when it comes to hunger, they would settle down for anything, even small animals and insects.
If their prey is big, they try to suffocate it once they catch it, else they would simply attack lethally with their long teeth. They have no problem in attacking humans, and they have done many times in the past. So caution is required if one got to (ever) meet one in the wild.
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