Hernfa – Behind the Cloak of Buddha – Cee4life

Behind the Cloak of Buddha – Cee4life

https://www.facebook.com/BehindtheCloakBuddha

 

 

Drugging of the Temple Tigers – Drugging has always been suspected, particularly with some of the tiger used alot with the public. They did show sedation signs and symptoms. However, I personally never caught them being drugged, and I have never said that I did, others did. However, think of this, you are a tiger, a carnivore, you are not fed a correct diet and you NEVER have had red meat, raw meat or bones to chew on. You are lacking in vitamins instantly. Then you are kept in a cement cage 21 hours per day, no sunshine, no exercise, you are unhealthy and lacking vitamin D you have no muscles tone as you cannot exercise. Then, there is no enrichment to occupy your mind, you are becoming null and void. You are also inbred, and are born with your immunity system already lowered, you are prone to disease and birth defects. Then when you are to move, you are beaten, bullied, intimidated etc. Then you are dragged out and tied to a tree in blazing hot sun for hundreds of tourists per day. You can barely raise your head. That is the factual life of the temple tigers. Drugs are not really necessary to cause this lethargic nature of them. The below photograph is Hernfa. Hernfa has been subjected to all of the above. He is the “tourist head in the lap photo” tiger ~ Sybelle

 

 

The West Indian Wildlife Conservation Society

The West Indian Wildlife Conservation Society

https://www.facebook.com/WIWCS

A Lynx; plural lynx or lynxes is any of the four species
within the Lynx genus of medium-sized wildcats.

The name “lynx” originated in Middle English via Latin from the Greek word “λύγξ”, derived from the Indo-European
root “*leuk-”, meaning “light, brightness”, in reference to
the luminescence of its reflective eyes is considerable confusion about the best way to classify felids at present, and some authorities classify them as part of the genus Felis.

Neither the caracal, sometimes called the Persian lynx or African lynx, nor the jungle cat, called the swamp lynx,
is a member of the Lynx genus.

“How Many Cheetahs Exist in Naybandan?”

Iranian Cheetah

https://www.facebook.com/iranian.cheetah

 

“How Many Cheetahs Exist in Naybandan?”
First phase of cheetah population survey in Naybandan Wildlife Refuge was finished. A total of 45 stations inside the reserve’s core zone were monitored for more than three months to find how many cheetahs exist in the area. As a result, more than 20 images of the Asiatic cheetahs have been obtained which need further analysis to find number of individuals. Besides the critically endangered Asiatic cheetahs, striped hyena was another frequent large carnivore which was present in most of the stations. Also, three species of foxes (i.e. Balnford’s fox, common fox and Ruppelli’s fox), golden jackal, wild cat, caracal, porcupine and ungulates were among species on images.
http://www.wildlife.ir/ShowInfo.aspx?Lang=2&InfoId=461

 

Villagers Attack and Hang A Leopard from A Tree….

Wild Cats World

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wild-Cats-World/122586544451718

The story that’s been told with this photo is: Villagers attacked and hanged a leopard from a tree after it attacked and seriously injured three people in their home
What important part they left out is how the 3 people behaved before the leopard attacked. They didn’t hide and call for professional assistance, but they instead cornered and hit the leopard with many people. These people are injured, the leopard is dead…another leopard. And why hang in the tree? Are you proud of killing this amazing animal? Is it your trophy? ;-(

Behind the Cloak of Buddha – Cee4life “Reung Dao”

 Behind the Cloak of Buddha – Cee4life

http://www.facebook.com/BehindtheCloakBuddha

 

Reung Dao – Here is the photograph that my friend Ted Larson was able to take before Reung Dao was lost to the wildlife trade. Although I knew and met Reung Dao, I didnt get the opportunity to photograph her. Reung was the sister of Harnfa, she vanished in the early stages, when I first went to work inside the tiger temple in 2007. At that point, I did not know what was going on, but then one day she vanished…. She was gone forever. This is the sister of my beloved Harnfa. The diet of the temple tigers is near vegetarian, and lacking in every vitamin, mineral etc needed for a carnivore. You can see the horrendous deformaties of Reungs arched spine, bowed legs etc. This is the same with all the tigers. I am eternally grateful Ted Larson, you were able to show she was alive, that she existed, thankyou dear friend for having the courage to step forward xoxo

 

Snow Leopard Trust

Snow Leopard Trust

http://www.facebook.com/snowleopard.org

While we humans mostly rely on warm hats to keep our heads warm, snow leopards have round, short ears that naturally reduce heat loss.

You’re not a snow leopard, so you might need a beautiful warm hat for the coming cold days. Why not get one that helps save snow leopards? Where? Here! http://ow.ly/fgzkR

 

runner-up in the New Discoveries category of the 2012 BBC Wildlife Camera Trap Photos of the Year Awards!

Panthera

http://www.facebook.com/pantheracats

 

We’re excited to share that Panthera‘s pic of a jaguar mother & cubs in a Colombian oil palm plantation, shown here, won runner-up in the New Discoveries category of the 2012 BBC Wildlife Camera Trap Photos of the Year Awards! Among other nods, a pic of a giant pangolin by Panthera’s Kaplan scholar Laila Bahaa-el-din was also commended in the Animal Portraits category. See all pics @ http://bit.ly/10sLUXl!

ADOPT A LION THIS CHRISTMAS FOR YOUR LOVED ONE.

African Lion & Environmental Research Trust

http://www.facebook.com/lionalert

ADOPT A LION THIS CHRISTMAS FOR YOUR LOVED ONE. For more details see: http://lionalert.org/page/view/page/adopt_a_lion
You can either sponsor the younger lions in stage one of the program, or those released into stage two. For your sponsorship you will receive a copy of Panthera leo; a species account by email telling you everything you need to know about lions. You’ll also get on-line access to your sponsor’s area that includes EXCLUSIVE CONTENT about your adopted lion not available elsewhere. As an added bonus, for all new sponsorships set up between 16th November and Christmas we’ll also send you a FREE Africa Needs Lions wrist band. The adopt a lion program makes a perfect gift for Christmas.

The giant cat raced out of cover provided by scrub and bushes to surprise the crocodile, which was swimming nearby.

 

 Sanctuary Asia

http://www.facebook.com/sanctuaryasiapage

 

This is the description given: The giant cat raced out of cover provided by scrub and bushes to surprise the crocodile, which was swimming nearby. A terrible and bloody struggle ensued. Eventually, onlookers were amazed to see the leopard drag the crocodile from the water as the reptile fought back. With the crocodile snapping its powerful jaws furiously, the two animals somersaulted and grappled. Despite the crocodile’s huge weight and strength, the leopard had the upper hand catching its prey by the throat. Eventually the big cat was able to sit on top of the reptile and suffocate it. In the past, there have been reports of crocodiles killing leopards, but this is believed to the first time that the reverse scenario has been observed.

Five Minutes in Kruger (8 photos)

 

Cheetah Outreach

 

 Cheetah Outreach

http://www.facebook.com/CheetahOutreach

Some of the Cheetah Outreach handlers recently visited the Kalahari and watched a fascinating encounter between cheetahs and a leopard. A 3-male coalition had come to a waterhole to drink when they discovered a young female leopard in a tree next to it

Cheetah vs. Leopard (14 photos)

 

Cheetah in a spot of rain…PIC BY TIZIANO CEI

 

Cheetah in a spot of rain…PIC BY TIZIANO CEI
An unlucky cheetah got caught in a SPOT of rain. The big cat was casually prowling around in the sun when a sudden flash downpour arrived and sent him running off to look for shelter. But after a long and wet search without finding any he ended up having to settle for keeping low in some long grass hoping the rain would quickly pass.