The big guys are still being tempted into their new enclosure. Their big tiger ball was moved down the connecting tunnel, which Almos retrieved and brought back to the phase 1 area.
Since Almos and Taj are still happy in their current area, their little friends get to play in the larger phase 2 enclosure.
Photography, Tigers, Etc.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Tail of 2 Tigers and 2 Cubs
September 26th, Tale of 2 Tigers event at Cougar Mountain Zoo.
Taj and Almos were to be introduced to their new enclosure. Unfortunately, they didn't cooperate. I think there was a little stage fright goin' on. The ever-creative curator Robyn, had a plan B. The cubs Vitez and Bhagira got to go play in the new enclosure, as did all of us visitors. There are some pictures in the sequence.
Taj and Almos were to be introduced to their new enclosure. Unfortunately, they didn't cooperate. I think there was a little stage fright goin' on. The ever-creative curator Robyn, had a plan B. The cubs Vitez and Bhagira got to go play in the new enclosure, as did all of us visitors. There are some pictures in the sequence.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Rough Play
These big boys play rough.
When their paw connect, you can hear the thwap.
They are connecting, but without claw extended.
I could only imagine if they were serious what would happen.
At the end of combat, they groom each other.
When their paw connect, you can hear the thwap.
They are connecting, but without claw extended.
I could only imagine if they were serious what would happen.
At the end of combat, they groom each other.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Java from Point Defiance Zoo (Tacoma)
I have not been to PDZA very often. I will be going more this year as my sweet wife got me a membership.
Sunday, Java was out, so pictures of him:
Sunday, Java was out, so pictures of him:
Vitez and Baghira Tiger cubs
Yes, more pictures of the tiger cubs.
Vitez is the little royal white, and Baghira is the standard orange cub.
Too cute to not post.
Vitez is the little royal white, and Baghira is the standard orange cub.
Too cute to not post.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Tiger cubs attempt zoo-break
Tigers are crafty little creatures. On a recent trip to Cougar Mountain Zoo I captured photographic evidence to prove this hypothesis.
Watch as these two 11 week old cubs plan and execute an escape attempt.
Ever wary zoo general curator Robyn Barfoot, foiled said attempt.
UPDATE: 8-Sep-2k9 Enlarged to 600x400 slide show
Watch as these two 11 week old cubs plan and execute an escape attempt.
Ever wary zoo general curator Robyn Barfoot, foiled said attempt.
UPDATE: 8-Sep-2k9 Enlarged to 600x400 slide show
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Encounter with a Bengal Tiger
Once in a lifetime...
Hardly! I will do this again if I am able.
His "nickname" is Titan, he does not yet have a formal name. There is a contest the zoo is putting on to give him an official name. Tigers deserve names that befit them.
Very playful little guy (18kg) at 11 weeks. The fur isn't soft like a kitten, but slightly wiry. Under the fur, its all muscle. Sasha said he was doing the "tigger" thing today, bounding around. At just under 3 months old he is definitely a tiger. The experience was very much like playing with a 10-12 month old German Shepard puppy. You KNOW he is powerful, and must respect him (he deserves that).
Robyn's friendly reminder "18 claws and 30 teeth" rings in my ears. He did charge me a few times and brushed me with his paw, his claws retracted. He knows that he is just playing with me, the stuffted toy will not fare so well.
Hardly! I will do this again if I am able.
His "nickname" is Titan, he does not yet have a formal name. There is a contest the zoo is putting on to give him an official name. Tigers deserve names that befit them.
Very playful little guy (18kg) at 11 weeks. The fur isn't soft like a kitten, but slightly wiry. Under the fur, its all muscle. Sasha said he was doing the "tigger" thing today, bounding around. At just under 3 months old he is definitely a tiger. The experience was very much like playing with a 10-12 month old German Shepard puppy. You KNOW he is powerful, and must respect him (he deserves that).
Robyn's friendly reminder "18 claws and 30 teeth" rings in my ears. He did charge me a few times and brushed me with his paw, his claws retracted. He knows that he is just playing with me, the stuffted toy will not fare so well.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Tiger Cubs - August 8, 2009
These little guys are too photogenic.
All 20 lbs, 18 claws and 30 teeth. (Thanks Robyn)
On Tuesday I get to play with the orange one. They don't have names yet.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
New video posted to youtube
Just posted a new video to you tube from the shoot today.
Wild Tigers.
I would love comments, and criticisms.
Click the title of the post or view it in the youtube video viewer below "Wild Tigers"
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Monday, May 25, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
The Tigers at Cougar Mountain Zoo
A while ago I discovered the tigers Taj and Almos at the Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah. I met the zoo's director Robyn, and yesterday we were talking about Taj and Almos.
The Zoo is in the middle of a construction project to build an much larger outdoor enclosure for the 2 existing tigers and hopes to get 2 more cubs later this year. Due to the rising construction costs and the economy, they are still short around $40,000 to ensure the completion of the project. The new enclosure will be better for these 2 growing young tigers, and will leave the existing space for the new cubs.
I would love to help them in some small way. If anyone reading this would like copies of any of my photographs (full resolution), I am happy to trade them for a donation to the zoo.
The Zoo is in the middle of a construction project to build an much larger outdoor enclosure for the 2 existing tigers and hopes to get 2 more cubs later this year. Due to the rising construction costs and the economy, they are still short around $40,000 to ensure the completion of the project. The new enclosure will be better for these 2 growing young tigers, and will leave the existing space for the new cubs.
I would love to help them in some small way. If anyone reading this would like copies of any of my photographs (full resolution), I am happy to trade them for a donation to the zoo.
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