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.
About a year after the poor woman of the Koln zoo had been killed by male Amur tiger 'Altai' in August 2012, there was another accident in a zoo not that far away from Koln (Germany). Again a very experienced keeper was involved. The unfortunate 56-year old man was killed by male Amur tiger 'Rasputin' (see the article posted by Betty).
Here's a close-up of 10-year old 'Raputin' of the Munster zoo. This male was born in the famous Leipzig zoo in 2003: