Beautiful Animal
by Kym Clarke
Title
Beautiful Animal
Artist
Kym Clarke
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Photograph
Description
For all the Tiger lovers out there :-) Canon EOS 1000D 55-200mm lens
Sumatran Tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae)
The Sumatran tiger is only found naturally in Sumatra, a large island in western Indonesia. Its habitat ranges from lowland forests to sub-mountain and mountain-forests, including peat swamp forests. Much of its habitat is unprotected, with only about 400 living in game reserves and national parks. The largest population of about 110 tigers lives in Gunung Leuser National Park. Another 100 live in unprotected areas which are being converted for agriculture.
Deforestation resulting from the production of palm oil is a major threat to the Sumatran Tiger.[4] The reserves also do not provide safety, as many tigers are killed by poachers each year despite conservation efforts. According to the Tiger Information Centre and the World Wildlife Fund there are no more than 500 remaining Sumatran Tigers in the wild, with some estimates considerably lower.
The continuing loss of habitat is intensifying the crisis to save this tiger.
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November 19th, 2010
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Ashley Vincent
Wow! Excellent capture Kym, love the pose and of course that wonderful reflection! V&F :^)
Geoff Crego
Kym, this is a beautiful work of art. I love the light and shadows, and that the tiger is looking down at his reflection. A superb composition! V/F