Tiger Selfie Law

We had a lot of people asking for more information this morning on the "tiger selfie" ban here in New York. There were many voiced complaints about not being able to ride elephants here, as well. Remember, it is politicians taking away your rights and freedoms due to the propaganda war fought and funded by animal rights extremist groups. Don't let them tell you how to live your life. Think and decide for yourself.

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This photo of 7 year old Zeya and I was illegally taken today in New York - or was it ? Learn the truth about New York's tiger "selfie" ban.

http://www.showmetigers.com/2014/08/animal-rights-extremism-ny-tiger-ban.html

Growing Up Tiger

They are growing up. The boys turned a year old this week. They are in the process of losing their baby teeth. Last night,before the second show, they were rolling around on the grass and Diego knocked loose one of Zeus' top canines. We tried to help it come out but it wasn't quite ready. All it took was some bone-in chicken today and it's gone ! The adult tooth has already appeared and will grow in quicker now with the extra space available.

Thank you !

I am overwhelmed by the positive response we have had following our premiere on CBS' "Zoo" last night. Thank you everyone for all the positive comments and the support. My goal in taking this endeavor was to help the tigers. Anyone who knows me knows that they come first. There are a lot of benefits for them that have come from this experience, both from the money raised for filming and the publicity that has been garnered by their feature. Thanks again to everyone !

"Zoo" on CBS

Late in the winter, we were contacted by CBS looking for a circus tiger act for the filming of a TV show called "Zoo" about animals going crazy all over the world. This obviously did not sound conducive to portraying a positive image of my animals and their lives but after further discussion with the producers and directors, it seemed like a great opportunity to participate. In late February, the film crew flew out from New Orleans for a days filming of the sequence of events on site concerning the tigers and the circus big top. It was a great experience and very interesting to see the process of making a television show. The directors were all very sensitive to the needs of the animals and the requirements for safety. I can't wait to see how it all comes together tonight !

FAQ - Tiger Origins

CWe are often asked where the tigers come from before they join our group. All the cats are 100% red, white and blue blooded Americans. With the passage of the Endangered Species Act in the 1970s, tigers and other threatened species are not rarely, if ever, captured from the wild for import. The individuals in our group range in birth from Florida to Wisconsin. They all found a good home here from other good homes. None were "rescues," a word used often by "sanctuaries" to help bring in donations. Always remember, an animal doesn't have to have a bad past to have a good present.

From the Wild

Good news for Indian tigers - India's seventh largest state of Karnataka is home to 400 tigers - 25% of those in the country, though it only consists of less than 6% of India's landmass. A new cost-effective means of expanding the protected areas for wild tigers has increased those ranges by 927 square miles. Keep in mind these numbers, though - the state makes up less than 6% of India's landmass and, with the expansions, less than 6% of the state is protected reserve for wild tigers, yet the state is home to the largest population of tigers in India, fighting for room against a population of 61 million people.

http://news.mongabay.com/2015/0629-mrn-gfrn-watsa-tiger-protected-areas-expanded-in-karnataka.html