There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Here is an interesting depiction. The illustration is from 1855 and shows a tigress with two cubs from Kazan (Tatarstan). Later, Soviet zoologist Ognev mentions in his work (1935) that this depicts the Caspian tiger. Now I wonder whether Caspian tigers were recorded in that North-West. Weirdly illustration shows bamboo and palm/date trees in the background, which is obviously off for Kazan.