ON THE EDGE OF EXTINCTION - A - THE TIGER (Panthera tigris)

[peter]

(12-07-2018, 11:59 AM)paul cooper Wrote: Hey peter and rage. I think we should make a whole new thread dedicated to tiger culture. Because there are also a lot of misconceptions regarding tigers and lions, and how there is lion culture in many tiger places. I know Rishi knows a lot about this, and i have found a lot of info today too.

All wild mammals have societies and cultures. Most of them are all but unseen. Unseen and unknown often live in close proximity. A lack of knowledge can result in unsound decisions. For those involved in conservation, sound decisions are of vital importance. 

We now know we need to conserve complete ecosystems in order to assist a species living on the edge. What we don't know, is in what way wild animals respond to sudden changes affecting their society. What is needed, therefore, is research. Accurate descriptions of elusive societies will enable us to get to the correct conclusions. 
   
Research is also needed to understand human societies and to affect ideas not based on facts. Equally important, as it is clear that some ideas can have a devastating effect on wild animals. 

I've read a few books in which animal cultures are discussed. One of them is 'The Tribe Of Tiger - Cats And Their Culture' of Elizabeth Marshall Thomas (New York, 1994). Well written and interesting all the way, I thought. I hope it will inspire some to continue.  

If Rishi is interested, we could give it a try. My proposal is to start a sub-section in the Captive Animals Section for now. The sub-section could have two pillars: one in which animal culture is discussed (a) and one in which human culture regarding animals is discussed (b). The post of Rage could be the first in the second department. Reply