I don't know how many of you watch this show, I have not been able to keep up with it, however I did watch today's show, which was simply incredible.
As a lady who aims to some day own and run a refuge for big cat species (namely Jaguars), this was very interesting as well as important.
This one was about the Tigers final release, now adults brother and sister (whom went separate ways in the end).
However, they are living in a sanctuary in Africa, which is not their natural habitat, so this whole thing has been controversial. While it is great that this is another chance to preserve wild tigers, we must also think of the effect they would have on the ecosystem of Africa, I'm sure we all know there can be repercussions for introducing a new species in a foreign place.
As of now it has been shown that even in Africa these two Tigers raised in captivity, are proficient killers in that land.
Watching this show certainly does give you a more in-depth feeling that Tigers are very smart, and what they are capable of.
Their former handlers taught them to chase and kill, and become dependant on themselves for their meals. In addition their handler would take possession of their fresh kill, of course giving it back to them as a reward. This is something that has simply never been done before.
Every time I watch shows like this, or talk with others whom work with big cats, only reassures my theory about paw swiping at cats, not just Tigers but our domestic ones as well. Few people whom have not studied on the larger species have a hard time accepting this type of communication as natural, or even ultimately positive when it comes to our house cats.
I personally do this with my own cats, and any fosters which have come here, however, I do not encourage anyone to do this! Doing it in the wrong manner or the wrong time can yield negative or confusing effects.
I just find these acts to be a step in the right direction when it comes to communicating with felines via body language.
At any rate I was just wondering what any of you happen to think about this situation, and the possibility of more Tigers being relocated to unnatural environments.
As a lady who aims to some day own and run a refuge for big cat species (namely Jaguars), this was very interesting as well as important.
This one was about the Tigers final release, now adults brother and sister (whom went separate ways in the end).
However, they are living in a sanctuary in Africa, which is not their natural habitat, so this whole thing has been controversial. While it is great that this is another chance to preserve wild tigers, we must also think of the effect they would have on the ecosystem of Africa, I'm sure we all know there can be repercussions for introducing a new species in a foreign place.
As of now it has been shown that even in Africa these two Tigers raised in captivity, are proficient killers in that land.
Watching this show certainly does give you a more in-depth feeling that Tigers are very smart, and what they are capable of.
Their former handlers taught them to chase and kill, and become dependant on themselves for their meals. In addition their handler would take possession of their fresh kill, of course giving it back to them as a reward. This is something that has simply never been done before.
Every time I watch shows like this, or talk with others whom work with big cats, only reassures my theory about paw swiping at cats, not just Tigers but our domestic ones as well. Few people whom have not studied on the larger species have a hard time accepting this type of communication as natural, or even ultimately positive when it comes to our house cats.
I personally do this with my own cats, and any fosters which have come here, however, I do not encourage anyone to do this! Doing it in the wrong manner or the wrong time can yield negative or confusing effects.
I just find these acts to be a step in the right direction when it comes to communicating with felines via body language.
At any rate I was just wondering what any of you happen to think about this situation, and the possibility of more Tigers being relocated to unnatural environments.