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.
10-30-2014, 11:47 PM( This post was last modified: 10-30-2014, 11:47 PM by Pckts )
(10-30-2014, 10:51 AM)'GuateGojira' Wrote: It is clear to me, that Bengal tigers had been of the same size and weight trough all this time. There is no difference (except for a few giant specimens). Large tigers existed and large tigers are still here. There is no "they were larger" or "they are now larger". The variations reported are based more in bad guesstimates, wrong old measurements or just geographic variations. The only population that suffered a dramatic change was that of The Sundarbans, but we most take in count that all the tigers captured in this area were frail and underweight, except for an old (12 years old) female of 80 kg, which was described in good condition (but check her age).
Pckts, about the book from Corbett, let's hope the book that you bough is that of "Man eaters of Kumaon". If that is the case, you will be able to see the picture of the wild white tigress with her cubs in the last pages. If not, tell us, which book do you will have?
Thats the book I purchased, I just received it in the mail. I will begin to read tomorrow and post images of anything I find interesting. I read the reviews and it seems like that is one of his most highly recommended.