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.
(05-08-2018, 10:15 PM)paul cooper Wrote: Female siberian tiger:
"Born on April 26, 2017, Vera, a female cub that currently weighs 172 pounds, was raised behind the scenes by mother, Sundari, currently weighing 270 pounds, along with help from dedicated zookeepers." https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_thisweek/community/apple_valley/zoo-tiger-takes-the-cake-vera-turns/article_0b63dd60-4fd8-11e8-bddf-0b672bcdf45b.html
That's my hometown zoo! There was a contest to name her when she was born. There are three tiger exhibits at the Minnesota Zoo and the father, Putin, is next door in his own enclosure. Two bothers from Detroit were in the asecond area but they actually may have been moved to another zoo in exchange for two more females. I'm going in a week or two so I will post some pictures.