An Estimated 5,000 Captive Tigers in the US As a friend of The Tiniest Tiger you might know there are an estimated 5,000 tigers living in the United States in backyards, roadside zoos and in private breeding facilities. Although tigers are protected under the Endangered Species Act, the law provides protection only for tigers with a defined lineage. Tigers in…
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Allergic to cats? A long time ago, when my nephew was still in a stroller, he is now in law school, our family spent the day at the Cincinnati Zoo. It was a particularly hot and crowded day. I volunteered to sit on a bench in the shade outside the Cat House with my nephew and wait for my parents,…
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WHAT DO MOUNTAIN LIONS EAT? A recent article in the SFGate leads with the headline: Study finds mountain lions are feasting on house pets. The article shows an image of a mountain lion isolated on a dark black background. The article begins “A pet owner’s nightmare, their dog or cat being eaten by a mountain lion, appears to happen with some…
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