Red squirrels are making a comeback in some areas of England, after the gray continental squirrel almost took over. Unfortunately the same can't be claimed for unicorns. How I wish I could see the mythical beast, shining white mane and tail swishing in the moonlight. They must have once roamed the green fields of home because the creature forms part of the English coat of arms along with the lion. However, the only lions to live in the country were imported, and spent their remaining days in captivity.
Just imagine a future world without real tigers. Around 70% of the world’s wild tigers live in India, where their habitat has been threatened by uncontrolled development and poaching. The magnificent beasts could one day be a memory too because of the robust demand for their body parts to use in the Eastern Asian and Chinese traditional medicine. In the lawless, poor northern state of Uttar Pradesh, tiger numbers have fallen, officials have said, with some reserves losing almost half of their population.
But there is good news. Although the overall current tiger population is a fraction of the 45,000 that roamed India a century ago, their numbers are once again increasing. Official information collected by the use of camera traps, state a rise of a third in the last three years.
Will man and animal ever live side by side in peace? Surely there is enough room for all.
But there is good news. Although the overall current tiger population is a fraction of the 45,000 that roamed India a century ago, their numbers are once again increasing. Official information collected by the use of camera traps, state a rise of a third in the last three years.
Will man and animal ever live side by side in peace? Surely there is enough room for all.
Back in the 60s & 70s, Singapore limited each family to two children to control the increase in numbers. In 1987 they allowed three or more children, but only if families could afford it. Don't jump down my throat if your family is expanding. I'm just making a point. Although Singapore took the initial action for economic reasons, we could use their example to stop the increase of human population. Soon it will be too late.
I hope tigers will roam the wild, rather than linger in the memory by way of a child's stuffed toy.
What does the Chinese proverb He who rides the tiger is afraid to dismount mean to you? He'll eat you, or you'll lose him?
I hope tigers will roam the wild, rather than linger in the memory by way of a child's stuffed toy.
What does the Chinese proverb He who rides the tiger is afraid to dismount mean to you? He'll eat you, or you'll lose him?
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