Open to the public, Tiger World is a different kind of zoo; the team focuses on the preservation, rescue, and rehabilitation of exotic animals by providing the best environment for them in captivity.
How to Handle a Tiger as a Trainer
Even trained tigers are still wild animals. This is the first rule of basic safety when it comes to tiger training. Leadership and communication skills closely follow.
Relaxed vs. Calm
Staying calm and staying relaxed may seem like the same thing, but they are vastly different in dangerous situations. Relaxation implies a sense of ease. Trainers who are relaxed may be unaware of potential danger signs.
Staying calm is an action that helps other beings feel relaxed. Tigers can weigh over 250lb...
How Volunteers Can Help Conservatives
Most lovers of animals, plants, and/or nature would agree that they have, at some point, had the desire to volunteer their time and services somewhere, in one form or another. Helping others, especially those in need, risk, or danger, is a common urge but not everyone turns those desires into action. However, luckily, millions of people make the decision to volunteer every year.
There is an endless list of places that accept volunteers; however, some of the most popular include conservations ...
The Hierarchy of Big Cats
Each big cat has its own unique qualities and characteristics that set it apart from the others. For some, it is their size and weight, while for others, it is terrain, behavior, population numbers, or other factors.
Tigers hold the status of being the largest big cat in the world, male Siberians reaching up to 660 pounds, but unfortunately, they are also the most endangered. They live in a number of different places all across the globe, from Indonesia to Siberia; however, most of the tigers...
How Do Lions Differ from Tigers?
In the wild, the Panthera genus (the feline family), comprises five species: leopards, jaguars, snow leopards, tigers, and lions. Despite being part of these five species, tigers and lions differ from each other.
Physical Differences Between Tigers and Lions
Tigers are the biggest felines worldwide. Their body can stretch up to 12.5 feet, weighing close to 650 pounds. Lions grow between 6.5 and 11 feet and weigh up to 550 pounds.
Native Habitat of Tigers and Lions
Native to Asia, tigers have ...
The Process of Opening a Conservation
Starting a wildlife conservation is a worthwhile and exciting project, but it’s also complex. It’s similar to starting a business and requires developing a strong business plan for long-term success and growth. Even after you create that plan, there are a few other factors to consider in launching a new conservation that will be capable of helping the wildlife you want to protect.
Grow Your Startup Capital
Even though you may be starting a nonprofit conservation, you will still need money to ...
The Beauty of Tigers
Although everyone can recognize the Bengal tiger with its orange fur and black stripes, there are many different breeds of tigers. Each breed has its own colorful markings to help distinguish itself. In particular, the Siberian tiger can be admired for its size, coloring, and natural protective features.
The Size of Siberian Tigers
This is the largest breed of tiger in existence, reaching up to 13 feet in length or four meters. This length includes the tail, which is about one meter long. The...
How to Volunteer to Help Animals in Conservations
Many people feel helpless when it comes to having a significant impact on wildlife issues. In truth, even a monetary donation goes a long way towards helping charitable organizations with their outreach efforts. For those wanting to get more involved and feel a yearning to travel to places where you can do more, there are plenty of opportunities available.
Marine and Turtle Conservation
You can spend two to four weeks on Naifaru Island, helping to protect turtles through rehabilitation effort...
Top Animal Conservations in the U.S.
When is a zoo not a zoo? A zoo is not a zoo when it’s an animal sanctuary! Also sometimes called “animal conservations,” these are facilities in which captive wildlife are protected within a broad outdoor location that is as close as possible to their natural habitat.
Better yet, some of these sanctuaries afford opportunities for people to visit and get an up-close look at magnificent creatures, such as bears, chimpanzees, and wild horses.
Some of the top sanctuaries in the United States are:...
Why is Animal Welfare Important
Even though you’ve no doubt heard about animal welfare, you might not have stopped to think why it’s so important. After all, animals are often seen as lesser beings than us. They do not display the same signs of intelligence that we show, but we use them as food or beasts of burden. That doesn’t exactly inspire people to treat them with respect all the time. And yet, animal welfare is still very important, even if people can’t always see why.
Being Kind to Living Things
If you have even an o...
Animal Welfare Trends for 2022
Each new year forces the world to change. We have no choice but to adapt to it, making the necessary adjustments in our lives. These adjustments include mindfulness in pet care practice. New trends have emerged for pet owners to ensure their animals are happy.
Going Green
Well-meaning pet owners might not realize that many things their pets consume are harmful to the planet. There is a risk to be found with many pet products, from sealed cans of food to the toys they play with.
Some trusted p...
How You Can Support Endangered Animals
Supporting endangered species doesn’t always need to involve a significant campaign. There are plenty of simple things that you can do right now to keep the animals around us safe. Here are just a few to keep in mind.
Educate Yourself
If you want to learn how you can support endangered animals, educate yourself about the wildlife in your area. There are plenty of resources available such as wildlife refuges, parks, and nature centers, and many of these are closer to you than you might think. ...
Animal Welfare Trends for 2022
Each new year forces the world to change. We have no choice but to adapt to it, making the necessary adjustments in our lives. These adjustments include mindfulness in pet care practice. New trends have emerged for pet owners to ensure their animals are happy.
Going Green
Well-meaning pet owners might not realize that many things their pets consume are harmful to the planet. There is a risk to be found with many pet products, from sealed cans of food to the toys they play with.
Some trusted p...
How You Can Support Endangered Animals
Supporting endangered species doesn’t always need to involve a significant campaign. There are plenty of simple things that you can do right now to keep the animals around us safe. Here are just a few to keep in mind.
Educate Yourself
If you want to learn how you can support endangered animals, educate yourself about the wildlife in your area. There are plenty of resources available such as wildlife refuges, parks, and nature centers, and many of these are closer to you than you might think. ...
Why is Animal Welfare Important?
Even though you’ve no doubt heard about animal welfare, you might not have stopped to think why it’s so important. After all, animals are often seen as lesser beings than us. They do not display the same signs of intelligence that we show, but we use them as food or beasts of burden. That doesn’t exactly inspire people to treat them with respect all the time. And yet, animal welfare is still very important, even if people can’t always see why.
Being Kind to Living Things
If you have even an o...
Animal Conservation Trends in 2022
The animal kingdom is in serious jeopardy, mainly because of human interference and disregard for other species. An estimated 100 species went extinct in 2020, with dozens more added to the endangered list. Humanity seems intent upon destroying the ecosystems necessary for animals’ survival, which will ultimately have a devastating effect on the world we all live in.
Fortunately, opportunities exist for humans to reverse some of the damage that has been done; progress can be made to repair an...