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Topic Categories: Image of the Day • Mammals
Posted on: February 4, 2008 2:59 PM, by "GrrlScientist"
tags: felidae, Sumatran tiger, Panthera tigris sumatrae, mammals, Image of the Day
The Sumatran Tiger, Panthera tigris sumatrae,
is under threat of extinction. There are only 100-300 left in the wild
with 20 occurring in Harapan, Sumatra.
Image: Dave Watts [larger view].
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Comments
so beautiful!
Posted by: steppen wolf | February 4, 2008 5:49 PM
That's such an amazing picture.
I was reminded of an awesome Facebook graffiti that I think reflects the situation: http://apps.facebook.com/graffitiwall/show.php?rn=aee9a1dc292fb9e4554449b0b26ae7c2
And, since I think you might enjoy it, there's a lot more works of art like this from the "What Does Green Mean to You" contest. Quite a few are focused on sending an environmental message:
http://apps.facebook.com/graffitiwall/contest_finalists.php?contest_id=4
Posted by: Sammy | February 5, 2008 3:35 AM
A very beautiful and impressive animal.
Posted by: Chris' Wills | February 5, 2008 11:27 AM