Month: March 2009
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Snow leopard cubs in Melbourne
Two cubs born in Melbourne Zoo on December 7th, 2008, started to come out and offer themselves to the eyes of the public. This is a major event for the zoo. Most cat babies or cubs are plain cute. But these two have the advantage of also being very elegant in their black-and-white version of…
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Tigers are not always afraid of elephants
It is said that the elephant is the best way to approach tigers in India and Pakistan. This is generally true, however, some guides should remember that a tigress is always ready to do extraordinary things to protect her cubs. Here is an example that the tourists and the guide will certainly not forget: In…
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Aztec jaguar
The jaguar (Panthera onca) has been a powerful predator of Central America. In Aztec times, it was not threatened to disparition as today, of course. But, on the contrary, it was considered a powerful god with extensive powers associated to war and warriors: Ocelotl. This is the main reason why it often appears in the…
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Jason Morgan, painter of tigers
Jason Morgan paints tigers. He really does. If you like his work, it’s a time as good as any to go and visit his web site. What is surprising is his willingness to be commissioned to do an original painting from a model you’d select. But I also suggest you’d go to his blog in…
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Fail: Capturing last US jaguar leads to its death
Jaguar (Panthera onca) was thought to be absent from the United States of America territory. But for a few years, people have been tracking the moves of two animals Macho A and Macho B within the borders of the Arizona state. Macho A was probably dead a few years ago and Macho B was now…
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Panthera tigris, by François Savigny
Panthera Tigris (Tiger) Art Print Savigny, François 15.75 in. x 11.75 in. Buy at AllPosters.com Framed Mounted