Sunday 26 February 2012

The Bengal Tiger Left In The Wild

The Bengal tiger (also known as the Royal Bengal tiger) is a subspecies of tiger, found across the Indian subcontinent. The Bengal tiger is the national animal of Bangladesh and is considered to be the second largest tiger in the world.

The Bengal tiger is the most numerous species of tiger in Asia and is found in dense forests and mangrove swamps and jungles throughout India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal, although the Bengal tiger's range today is much smaller than it once was.

The Bengal tiger is considered to be the second largest species of tiger, although recent reports suggest that the Bengal tiger is on average, larger than the Siberian tiger. The Bengal tiger has a yellow or light orange coat, with black or dark brown stripes and a white belly.

The white tiger is a Bengal tiger that has mutated genes, meaning that it is white in colour with black stripes. Black tigers are known to have black fur with lighter coloured stripes but are even rarer than the white tiger.
The Bengal tiger is a dominant and carnivorous predator, hunting its prey by stalking it until the Bengal tiger has the opportunity to catch it off guard. Bengal tigers primarily hunt larger mammals including deer, wild boar, cattle and goats.

Due to the size and power of the Bengal tiger, it has no natural predators in its native environment. Humans that hunt the Bengal tiger and habitat loss are the only threats to the Bengal tiger.

Bengal tigers live in India and are sometimes called Indian tigers. They are the most common tiger and number about half of all wild tigers. Over many centuries they have become an important part of Indian tradition and lore.

Tigers live alone and aggress
ively scent-mark large territories to keep their rivals away. They are powerful nocturnal hunters that travel many miles to find buffalo, deer, wild pigs, and other large mammals. Tigers use their distinctive coats as camouflage (no two have exactly the same stripes). They lie in wait and creep close enough to attack their victims with a quick spring and a fatal pounce. A hungry tiger can eat as much as 60 pounds (27 kilograms) in one night, though they usually eat less.

Despite their fearsome reputation, most tigers avoid humans; however, a few do become dangerous maneaters. These animals are often sick and unable to hunt normally, or live in an area where their traditional prey has vanished.

Females give birth to litters of two to six cubs, which they raise with little or no help from the male. Cubs cannot hunt until they are 18 months old and remain with their mothers for two to three years, when they disperse to find their own territory.

After a gestation period of 3 to 4 months, the female Bengal tiger gives birth to up to 5 cubs. Newborn Bengal tiger cubs weigh about 1 kg (2 lb) and are blind and helpless. The mother feeds them milk for about 2 months and then the Bengal tiger cubs are introduced to meat. Bengal tiger cubs depend on their mother for the first 18 months and then they start hunting on their own.

Today, due to habitat loss caused by deforestation, and hunting by human poachers, the Bengal tiger is considered to be an endangered species. Despite being the most common of all the tiger species, there are thought to be around 2,000 Bengal tigers left in the wild.

Wednesday 22 February 2012

Abyssinian Cat History And Domestication

The Abyssinian Cat is thought to be one of the oldest breeds of domestic Cat in the world, as the first domestication of the Abyssinian Cat occurred in Ancient Egyptian times. It is thought that Abyssinian Cats were bought and sold on the banks of the River Nile by traders, where the African Wild Cats (the ancestors of all domestic Cats) lived in their native habitats. Abyssinian Cats are most easily identified by their "ticked" fur which gives their coat a mottled appearance.

Abyssinian Physical Characteristics

The Abyssinian Cat has a more wild looking appearance when compared to many breeds of domestic Cat in modern times. The Abyssinian Cat has large ears (meaning it has fantastic hearing) on top of it's broad head, and the large almond-shaped eyes of the Abyssinian are still distinctive to this breed today. The Abyssinian Cat is a medium sized Cat with a long and muscular yet slender body and a relatively short tail. Although today, the Abyssinian can be found in a variety of different colours from blue to lilac to red, the dense, silky fur of the Abyssinian was originally silver or fawn in colour.

Abyssinian Behaviour and Temperament

The Abyssinian Cat is known to be extremely intelligent and playful and is thought to be one of the most active breeds of domestic Cat as the Abyssinian seems to find it almost impossible to sit still. Abyssinian Cats are known to be extremely loyal and obedient felines making them easy to train in the house. The Abyssinian Cat is as wild in temperament as it is in appearance and enjoys to have a lot of attention as well as to keep active, which also tends make these Cats naturally good hunters.

Abyssinian Breeding

Today, most species of modern day domestic Cat are thought to have descended from, or be close descendants of, the Abyssinian Cats which were brought to England from Northern Africa in the 19th century. The Abyssinian Cat is thought to have been one of the first species of Wild Cat to have been domesticated by Humans, and is therefore one of the first wild animals to be treated like a household pet. The Abyssinian is now one of the most popular domestic Cat breeds in the USA and was thought to have been first exhibited in Crystal Palace in 1871 and the first official listing of the Abyssinian Cat breed was in 1882.

Abyssinian Interesting Facts and FeaturesIn Ancient Egypt, the Abyssinian Cat was seen as a sign from the Ancient Egyptian Gods and was therefore thought to be a sacred animal with legend deeming that the Abyssinian was the "Child of the Gods" and it was therefore worshipped on the banks of the Nile. This meant that the Egyptian people believed that the Abyssinian Cats were extremely special animals and they therefore looked after their Cats very well, with Abyssinian Cats often being depicted as sacred beings in Ancient Egyptian art and legend.

Thursday 16 February 2012

Pug Dogs Are Amazing And Lovable Small Friend

Pug dogs are amazing. This adorable, playful and lovable small dog was created to be your best friend! Companionship is their great gift. They love nothing more than to be with their owner. They greet you at the door like you’ve been away for years and there is no one more interesting to them than you. Pug dogs never tire of showing their affection and trying to get their owner’s attention. They love you! They’re happy to be with you! Does this sound like a dog you’d like to own? That’s great because this website is designed to give you a little glimpse into the world of the Pug. We fully admit to being very partial to this breed of dog. But, then, so are a lot of people.

Pugs consistently rank in the top 20 of all dog breeds in the United States. The traits of this dog make them extremely popular. Lately, they’ve been hovering between 12th and 14th place in the popularity polls. We would love to see them in the top ten. Actually, Pugs are among the top ten breeds in many U.S. cities from coast to coast. They’re number ten in New York City and Los Angeles and rank number nine in Chicago, Washington D.C., Austin and Milwaukee.

Pugs are the seventh in popularity in Boston, Philadelphia, Providence, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle. They’re sixth in Baltimore but do you know where they rank highest? Portland, Oregon where the Pug is the 4th most popular breed! All of this, by the way is based on the registration statistics provided by the American Kennel Club.

Pug dogs are the largest dog in the Toy Group and their unique facial structure that makes them so cute can also cause them some problems you should be aware of. Pugs are called a brachycephalic breed. The structure of the head makes them have a flat face and it is this structure that can cause some respiratory problems. Reverse Sneezing , for example, is very common in this breed. Fortunately, it is a relatively harmless condition although it can give an owner cause for concern because it can sound rather scary. Health Care for Pug Dogs is a section on this website and we offer some information on veterinarian care and alternative health care as well as a discussion on some health issues including the far too common pudgy Pug.

Pugs love to eat. Let’s correct that – Pug really love to eat. It seems this little creature is constantly hungry. We cover a broad range of topics from dog food and nutrition to the proper storage for your Pug’s food as well as the right amount to give your starving little friend. While it’s tempting to keep responding to the Oscar winning performances that take place in your kitchen every day, we also tell you the benefits of having a healthy Pug. We also cover the benefits of training and having a well behaved pet. Pug dogs are intelligent and respond very well to commands.

While it sounds a little stern to emphasize training, there’s nothing as impressive as a dog who obeys their master and behaves well in all situations. We cover some of the training principles in a section on training and behavior but we cover this under a section called Pug Activities as well.

Many owners and Pugs bond during training sessions and some of these sessions can be quite enjoyable. If you’re considering entering your Pug into a show or competition, information on this is an absolute necessity. Step one in creating a Pug worthy of entering a competition is in the behavior department. There are obedience competitions and even dancing competitions for you and your Pug. All of this is covered in our Pug Activities section. There’s even a special section on making your Pug a Canine Good Citizen which an official designation of the American Kennel Club. It’s a first rate program designed for both dog and owner and merits your consideration.

There’s a lot to learn about this little dog and hopefully this website will be a good introduction to the world of Pug dogs. If you’re interested in capturing your little friend in some great poses we even have a section on dog photography. If there’s something else that you’d like to see please contact us.

We love to hear stories about Pugs and their owners and, if there’s something interesting you have to share, you’ll have a very attentive audience. Pug dogs are popular around the world. Of special note are the Rescue organizations that work diligently to get these cute little dogs out of dangerous situations. We salute the many people who give of their time and resources to make our world a better place for Pugs.