tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036154454707124673.post9220432643672471572..comments2008-12-27T19:00:02.817-08:00snowforesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09192357775233064579noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036154454707124673.post-70515355558106816812008-12-27T19:00:00.000-08:002008-12-27T19:00:00.000-08:00I'm keeping my fingers crossed about the straying tiger...hopefully he finds a safe and people-free habitat soon...PurrPrintshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892844768633203890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036154454707124673.post-44738897124195949672008-12-26T18:54:00.000-08:002008-12-26T18:54:00.000-08:00we hope yur Christmas wuz bery Merry.THE ZOOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17229128337042392518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036154454707124673.post-6642159659973548152008-12-26T11:56:00.000-08:002008-12-26T11:56:00.000-08:00Hi!<BR/><BR/>I'm one of your entrecard-droppers and I want to wish you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for entrecarddropping!Laanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09206799121622681828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036154454707124673.post-60663604547900702912008-12-25T21:52:00.000-08:002008-12-25T21:52:00.000-08:00Fascinating post!Mariahttp://manddraponisanimalrescue.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036154454707124673.post-50297828488423022642008-12-25T00:57:00.000-08:002008-12-25T00:57:00.000-08:00That tiger is really on the move. I hope he can find a safe place to stay. A very Merry Christmas to you, Leo, Fairy and Snow.Karen Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13532742616554346462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036154454707124673.post-60784556119462502102008-12-24T15:16:00.000-08:002008-12-24T15:16:00.000-08:00We dropped by to wish you Happy Holidays and also to thank you for making such an interesting blog. This is good work. Best of luck for the New Year to you all.<BR/><BR/>WhickyEverycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356564928470972448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036154454707124673.post-43972006989408144072008-12-23T10:35:00.000-08:002008-12-23T10:35:00.000-08:00Hello again! I've given you an award which seems really suited to you!<BR/><BR/>Happy Holidays to you and the kitties:) xxxBlack Cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16794309092448698763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036154454707124673.post-21905164074698672982008-12-23T10:11:00.000-08:002008-12-23T10:11:00.000-08:00Seems the Tiger is very determined to find new habitat. I think with the pressure of human encroachment instinct seem to take over. That's an amazing distance. I hope they find him and soon.<BR/><BR/>Very saddened to here about the drop in Bengal Tigers and in the Gir Lion population. At least there are bright things in the future for them. Glad to hear the Government too are now increasing funding to save their incredible big cats.<BR/><BR/>Sad about the lion killing the tigeress. Accidental but it's a major loss to the genetic pool. I can never understand why some people who keep Lions and Tigers cross breed them and create the Ligers. Maybe it's just me but it isn't right somehow.<BR/><BR/>I read an interesting post in Photo-Africa about what really is wild. They reckon the game reserves are more artificial places that truly places where the animals are really genuinely wild. Few wilderness places are left now. We should value them greatly.<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas to you and the Kitties <BR/><BR/>Purrs and Hugs<BR/>LizMad Bush Farm Crewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05100812038496671783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036154454707124673.post-85980594594109051752008-12-22T18:41:00.000-08:002008-12-22T18:41:00.000-08:00Sounds like them needs lotsa tortie-tude to survive.Catzeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05754282605313260961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036154454707124673.post-45899575575329845652008-12-22T16:59:00.000-08:002008-12-22T16:59:00.000-08:00It seems that poaching will only stop is something is done to help the people as well as the tigers and lions.<BR/><BR/>A poor person trying to support himself or a family most likely won't spot unless an alternative is offered. In many cases its either starve or poach. <BR/><BR/>I remember reading somewhere that in India there is one wild life park that is hiring ex-poachers as guides for tourists who wish to see the animals.<BR/><BR/>This program has so far been a success. It works well because the ex- poachers already know the area well and don't need much training.<BR/><BR/>A good number of ex-poachers feel that the guide jobs are desirable, for they are legal and less dangerous (ya don't have to be on watch for the park guards all the time). <BR/><BR/>More guides means increased park visitors and more revenue which can be put toward managing the park and preserving the tigers and lions within them. <BR/><BR/>(Of course there are those who would poach for greed are another matter and a problem of a different type.)<BR/><BR/>Educating the general public may also help.Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15994038391779874680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036154454707124673.post-5055515880412109062008-12-22T15:31:00.000-08:002008-12-22T15:31:00.000-08:00I feel sad for the big cats in captivity. While they are nice to look at, it is no life for them. They should be free and left alone(by evil poachers)Mickey,Georgia , Tilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06327653720965629172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036154454707124673.post-64403201911943980792008-12-22T14:39:00.000-08:002008-12-22T14:39:00.000-08:00As always, furry innaresting news, and thankies for keepin us up on the developments with our big cuzzins!<BR/><BR/>Alla us Ballicai are sendin lots of love and hugs to you and yur kitties!<BR/><BR/>Kittyhugs and purrs from MaoMao!MaoMaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09628201299256431990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036154454707124673.post-16285245634187031632008-12-22T12:00:00.000-08:002008-12-22T12:00:00.000-08:00Just stopped by to wish you and yours a wonderful Christmas and happy and healthy New Year!<BR/>Chriswildcatsthreehttp://blog.ourdoglog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036154454707124673.post-85605135638571385362008-12-22T09:46:00.000-08:002008-12-22T09:46:00.000-08:00That tiger is amazing. I hope he finds a good place where he can live out his life in peace and safety. And the lions... I have mixed feelings about wild animals being kept in captivity (too long to go into here!) but I think the important thing is that they should have loads and loads of space, so city zoos are probably a no-no.<BR/><BR/>You're right about the interest here in the UK. Good news for people with mortgages etc., bad news for savers. Even the Bank of England admitted today they didn't foresee the seriousness of the banks making so many indiscriminate loans. Duhr! Many of us "little people" here have been predicting it for years!<BR/><BR/>I hope you have some down time over the holiday dear Omer and can enjoy some peace and quiet with the kitties, but being a doctor, you'll probably be on call... ::Sigh:: Hope not though:) xxxBlack Cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16794309092448698763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036154454707124673.post-44383550484044668772008-12-22T07:32:00.000-08:002008-12-22T07:32:00.000-08:00You&#39;re right, the tiger photo is graphic. That is sad. Animals just don&#39;t belong in captivity like that. <BR/><BR/>I hope Snow, Leo &amp; Fairy are doing well.Jan's Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036154454707124673.post-61445897035441684332008-12-22T04:50:00.000-08:002008-12-22T04:50:00.000-08:00Interesting, but upsetting. I watched 60 Minutes last night and got all upset about the elephants too. Sigh...Junehttp://spatter.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036154454707124673.post-9361169876768996432008-12-22T04:04:00.000-08:002008-12-22T04:04:00.000-08:00My heart goes out to my big brothers and sisters. It would be tough to survive the way they have to. I feel fortunate to be a small housecat with a big food bowl.Rascalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08438615206997507741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036154454707124673.post-47622099500427998462008-12-21T14:32:00.000-08:002008-12-21T14:32:00.000-08:00One hundred and fifty miles. That cat is amazing. I hope it finds a forever home before someone finds him. Goes to show he's smarter than you think. <BR/><BR/>I don't know about captive versus wide, but I give any wild animal all the room it wants. There is a reason for 'wild'. <BR/><BR/>Have a terrific day. See you next Sunday. :)Sandee (Comedy +)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.com