Siberian tiger Essays

  • Siberian Tiger Research Paper

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    The organism i will be doing is a Siberian Tiger. The Siberian Tiger is the largest cat in the world. They have been around for many years and are closely related to lions, snow leopards, jaguars, and panthers. Tigers are apex predators that usually prey on deer. They are usually found in Asia. Some of the great adaptations that a tiger has striped fur, light filtering eyes, good hearing, sharp teeth, and sharp claws. The striped fur on the tiger helps the tiger blend in with its environment. The

  • Research Paper On Siberian Tigers

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    In the 1900’s it was estimated that there were less than 100 siberian tigers left in the world. Siberian tigers are predators, and can consume up to 60 pounds of meat in one sitting. A good portion of this meat is elk, bears, and deer. They get their name from one of their main habitats, Siberia. Siberian tigers have an interesting structure, which has helped them regain a few hundred tigers over the past century. The Siberian Tiger’s scientific name is Panthera tigris altaica. It belongs

  • The Pros And Cons Of Cross-Breeding

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    Cross-breeding two different species together has resulted in many new animals over the years, such as mules (a horse and a donkey) and ligers (a lion and a tiger). However, no cross-bred species has created as many problems as the Africanized Honey Bee; a breed between African Honeybees and European bees in an effort to produce more honey. After escaping from a quarantined lab, these bees have become an invasive species in Central and North America, migrating further north each year. Here they have

  • Why Clouded Leopards Are Considered Cats

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    Clouded Leopards Introduction Did you know that a Clouded Leopards are considered cats? They can grow to be 15 years old and 35 inches long not including their tail. These felines eat a variety of animals and many animals that are bigger than them, like deer. Since they are such good tree climbers, it 's considered that they leap onto their prey from above. Clouded leopard are endangered species and live all over Southeastern Asia in tropical and subtropical evergreen rainforests. Clouded leopards

  • Chapter Of Pi's Raft

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    allow him onto the lifeboat. Pi makes a training manual for taming an animal. Pi keeps a diary, writing down observations, and does religious rituals. Pi catches a mako shark and throws it to Richard Parker, but he gets bitten. Pi realizes that the tiger is not perfect. A dorado leaps onto the lifeboat and Pi has it. Richard Parker sees the fish and gets into an attack crouch. Pi stares Richard Parker down until he backs

  • Extinction Of Tigers Essay

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    I. Tigers exist in eleven countries throughout Asia such as in Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos Thailand and so on. II. The tiger is one of the most iconic animals on earth, but the largest of the big cats is on the brink of extinction. III. Unlike lions, leopards and cheetahs, tigers prefer to live in densely covered land where they can hide in tall grasses, camouflaged by their dark stripes, and ambush their prey. IV. Now, the tiger in Asia are increasingly threatened with extinction and an average life

  • Red Fox Vulpes Case Study

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    Whitney Wininger Mr. Johnson Block B 14 December 2014 Case Study Summative - Criterion A and D Vulpes vulpes or more commonly known as the European Red Fox is an invasive species in Australia along with other countries. The common Red Fox is approximately 1000 mm long from its head to its tail, the Red Fox can weigh up to 8.3 kg. (Issg Database) The Red Fox however is not entirely red. Its throat, abdomen and the tip of its tail is white, while is legs and ears are black, the back of this animals

  • 6 Reasons We Should Still Worry About Tigers Analysis

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    Tigers are likely to go extinct. After years of saving the tigers, what danger could still exist for these creatures? In the article, “6 Reasons We Should Still Worry About Tigers Survival of The Big Cats in The Wild is Far from Guaranteed,” written by John R. Platt, he informs the reader that even though the number of tigers living in the wild has improved, humans are still threatening the tiger’s existence. All articles have their weak and strong points. This article is no exception as it too

  • How Does Galbraith Show Courage In 'Snowfire'?

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    characters show great boldness while trying to save the tigers. Michal the protagonist shows great courage as he tries to complete the task his father was unable to. Another character that shows great courage is Tania especially when she enters the RATS compound. Casper shows great courage when he sacrifices himself in order to save the tigers. All through the novel, various characters show incredible strength while attempting to spare the tigers. Throughout the novel the protagonist, Michael shows

  • Animals And Animals In Hinduism

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    and clear the forests of wild animals which menaced the people living there. Accompanied by an entourage of soldiers, officials, ministers and entertainers, they went out on hunting expeditions either to kill or capture wild animals such as lions, tigers, bears, elephants, wild boar, deer and wild

  • Taiga Research Paper

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    trees are dominant in the taigas other than America. In America, the trees that dominate the forest are species of spruce and fir. Animals that live in the taiga and are labeled as “key” species of the taiga are Bobcat, Moose, Elk, and Amur Tiger or Siberian tiger. With these predators and prey in the forest, it creates the need for many niches to be filled. The Taiga is known for mostly rodents and medium sized predators. If you know what Narnia looks like in the winter, then you know what a taiga

  • Tragedy Strikes San Francisco Zoo

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    San Francisco. One of his tigers was on the loose! She had escaped her enclosure and attacked a teenager and two other young men before bounding into the zoo's dense foliage and winding paths. As Mollinedo rushed to work, police declared the entire zoo a crime scene. After some searching, they found the resting tiger, a 4-year-old, 350-pound Siberian tiger named Tatiana. They shot and killed the animal, but the damage had already been done. One of the men the tiger attacked,17-year- old Carlos

  • Essay On African Lion

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    groups, which are known as prides. Prides can consist of as little as only three creatures, and up to more than forty. They are one of the four larger cats in the family of genus Panthera, being the second largest within the cat species, after the tiger. Habitat Lions are mainly found in Africa, but can also be found in areas such as Asia and India. They favour conditions that are similar to the Sahara desert in Africa where it is extremely hot and dry. The animal usually forms their home n dens

  • Lynx Research Paper

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    bay lynx, and lynx cat.Bobcats look very similar to Canadian lynx. But bobcats have smaller feet and don't have the furry soles of the other lynx, so they are not as well equipped to live in areas of heavy snow. 5 The largest and heaviest is Siberian lynx (subspecies of Eurasian lynx).It is from 80 to 110 centimeters (31 to 43

  • Essay About Ocelot

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    actually a wildcat, being about twice the size of a house cat on average. The word ocelot originates from the word “tlalocelot” which is an Aztec word that translates to field tiger. They are also referred to as painted leopards and dwarf leopards, however in real fact they are more closely related to the small cats as compared to tigers and leopards. They have a unique pattern with dark spots on their coats. One characteristic that sets this cat apart from other cats is that the ocelot does not avoid water

  • Tiger Salamander: Native Species

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    Tiger Salamander – Native Species Description: Tiger salamanders can be brown, to greenish or gray in color. They usually have brilliant yellow stripes or dots, or brown splotches over the length of their bodies, while some may have no markings at all. Range: They are found throughout most of the United States, the southern part of Canada, and eastern Mexico. Habitat: They prefer to live in deep burrows that are near ponds, lakes, or slow-moving streams. Food Habits: They feed at night on worms

  • Poaching: Causes Of The Tiger Population

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    When you imagine a tiger, what probably comes to mind is the fierce and majestic beast at the very top of the food chain. They seem like there is nothing that can bring them down, and they rule over all the animals in the entirety of Asia. Just under a century ago, that picture would be mostly accurate. But now humans are hunting these striped creatures into near extinction, and their loss of habitat makes their revival very unlikely. If something isn’t done to stop this, tigers will become nothing

  • Pros And Cons Of Zoo Animals

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    The ferocious yell of a tiger. The powerful cry of an elephant. The mighty roar of the gorilla. All attractions that lead to people visiting their local zoos in hopes of seeing these magnificent creatures in action. However, there’s nothing fascinating about these creatures behind bars. The cruel imprisonment of animals for human entertainment has led to a plethora of problems that not only violate the rights of the animal but the morale of humanity. Regardless of how well cared for and loved the

  • Mccandless Persuasive Analysis: The Thrill Of It All

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    The Thrill of it All Evel Knievel had just landed his famous jump over a 90-foot crate filled with 50 rattlesnakes and 2 lions. Although this jump was one of his stunts that left him unharmed other than a sprained ankle, it put others at risk. During his landing, the back tire of his motorcycle had hit the edge of box and allowed some of the snakes to escape. The audience that was watching Knievel’s stunt were terrified and had to run away in order to avoid the snakes. Despite knowing the risks of

  • The Lady Or The Tiger Analysis

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    Lady Vs. Tiger In the story “ The Lady , or the Tiger?” By Frank R. Stockson there is a semi-barbaric king who’s way of punishing a criminal was by giving him two options which in this case were two doors. He could open either door he pleased in which one of them had a tiger and the other the lady , if he opened the one with the tiger the tiger would immediately eat him but if he got the lady he would have to marry her and make a family. This was actually a fair decision because he had no idea