A great opportunity to get a photo of this beautiful animal between lots of other people, wherever I could nudge me and my camera, without treading on anyone's toes.
Feeding on a young kangaroo
and naturally the tiger chose to eat it's meal way back from the audience, in the shade of a tree
Almost three quarter of Indonesia's forests have been destroyed. However, half of the remaining forest is now protected by the Indonesian Government.
Zoos in Australia have committed their resources to support the Sumatran Tiger. They work together with European zoos on a coordinated breeding program for this species. Financial support is also given to a number of conservation projects in Sumatra.
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gorgeous animal. are kangaroos typically killed for meat for zoo animals? just curious. here they'd probably be fed a shank of beef or something.
ReplyDeletewell you've made me curious too Theresa; I've left a comment for the zoo to provide the correct information which I'll pass on when addressed. Perhaps they're road-kills that are bought in (and that happens often on the country roads, dawn and dusk especially).
ReplyDeleteTigers are such beautiful cats with the striping and coloration! Your photos turned out great despite the shade! It's not always easy to get good photos at a zoo. There's usually something in the way or the animals won't even show themselves. These are really nice, Carole!
ReplyDeleteYou really got some great photos of this beautiful animal, Carole!
ReplyDeleteTex asked what I was thinking. I like the idea of roadkill.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots of this beautiful tiger! The big cats have always been a favorite of mine.
What a handsome animal. It is a shame that such a magnificent animal has been driven to the point of extinction. I hope the breeding programs can help preserve them.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots of this magnificent creature!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous animal...magnificent photos...
ReplyDeleteGreetings Karin
What a splendid animal!
ReplyDeleteStewart M
Tigers are my favourites - and I'm a tiger in the Chinese horoscope, so maybe that explains it!!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful animal with the usual sad story attached. Thanks for sharing Carole.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of these truly amazing creatures. I'm curious also, re the kangaroo food.
ReplyDeleteWhat a magnificent creature Carole, and you have captured it so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday to you!
What beautiful shots these are Carole! I was at the zoo yesterday also... what a coincidence. So interesting that they feed the tiger kangaroo. Beautiful capture and what a stately cat this is.
ReplyDeleteTigers have to be one of the most beautiful animals on the planet Carole.
ReplyDeleteI am a cat lover and these are my favourites.. Lions? "King of the Jungle" move over there is a tiger in town.
Your images are stunning. xx
These are some amazing photos of that powerful animal.
ReplyDeleteYou have captured this beautiful tiger perfectly ...Bravo!
ReplyDeleteFantastic captures.
ReplyDeleteand the response from zoo staff reads:
ReplyDeleteKangaroos are not killed to feed Sumatran Tigers. The Zoo purchases various types of meat from strictly licensed suppliers that we feed out to the carnivores in our care. This includes beef, chicken and kangaroo meat. Some of this is provided with fur/feathers intact as enrichment for the carnivores.
Amazing Sumatran tiger shots!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to read the zoo staff's response about the kangaroo.
Thanks for dropping by.
Wow, amazing cat! If they were here - and it were road kill - they'd be feasting on deer!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and I hope you have a marvelous week,
Kathy
Yes...what a handsome creature! Hope the breeding program is a success!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos...I'm sure you enjoyed the opportunity...even with tHe nudges! TFS
ReplyDeleteJan
Carole,
ReplyDeleteThank you to follow us on "Les Fous du Cap".
Céline & Philippe
You remind me to go to the zoo soon..Beautiful shots of this tiger! Such a majestic one!
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