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All images copyright 1991-2000
by
Jon S. Berndt
You can see several of the images below featured in the Houston Zoo's Tiger Kiosk near the white tiger display.

Also, some have been used in the children's computer book: "101 Things To Do With Your Computer" by Usborne publishing.

For usage information contact jsb@hal-pc.org

Tigers

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 Other links:

The Tiger Information Center
Minnesota Zoo Tiger CAM!
The Houston Zoo
World Wildlife Fund
Saving Wild Tigers
The Hornocker Wildlife Institute




Some of these pictures are now available as posters, or on T-shirts, etc. See: Tigris Maximus

February 16, 2000 - Frances and I attended a lecture at the Houston Zoo this evening. Dr. Howard Quigley of the Hornocker Wildlife Institute spoke about the efforts to preserve the Siberian Tiger in the wild. It was well worth attending. Dr. Quigley is a captivating and personable speaker.

We were left with the feeling that the efforts are producing encouraging results, and the problems are well understood. However, as can be expected, there is a shortage of funding to do the things that really need to be done. If you enjoy these pictures, or are interested in helping ensure that these incredible animals are present in the wild for our descendents, please consider sending [even a very small] donation to the address listed at the bottom of this page, or contact the Hornocker Wildlife Institute for more information.

  
 

Siberian Tiger at the Houston Zoo ©1992 by Jon S. Berndt
" ... lunch?"

 

 

Siberian Tiger at the Houston Zoo ©1992 by Jon S. Berndt
"Perfect Pose"

 

 

Siberian Tiger at the Houston Zoo ©1992 by Jon S. Berndt
"Shake"

 

 

Siberian Tiger at the Houston Zoo ©1992 by Jon S. Berndt
"Tiger 'air conditioner'"

 

 

Siberian Tiger at the Houston Zoo ©1992 by Jon S. Berndt
"Waiting"

SIBERIAN  TIGERS are endangered in the wild. Only about 350 - 420 survive in the wild (perhaps as few as 200), and 1,000 live in zoos around the world. An adult male normally weighs between 450 and 700 pounds (the largest recorded Siberian Tiger reportedly weighs about 1000 pounds). They can stretch nearly 13 feet from head to tail, though most are 9 to 11 feet in total length (body + tail). Panthera Tigris Altaica is a participant species in the Species Survival Plan, a program in which endangered species are carefully bred to maintain genetic diversity and improve the prospects for the survival of the species.

If you would like to help save the tiger, contact:

Save the Tiger Fund

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
1120 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Suite 900
Washington, D.C.   20036

(202) 857-0166