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HeWhoWalksWithTigers β Sasha
Published: 2007-08-16 23:29:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 1811; Favourites: 102; Downloads: 440
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An newcomer approaches!This is Sasha, a big old amur leopard who is a big old suck. He was rather comfortable in my company and was able to scratch and pet him (not to mention get a nice shot while he was distracted something). It is remarkable how soft their fur is...unfortunately, that is one of the reasons why the species is on the edge of extinction, staring into the abyss.
The amur leopard is the rarest big cat in the world. It is estimated that there are less than 30 left in the wild with 200 in captivity. If you want to find out more about Amur Leopards and what you can do to help, check out this [link]
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Looked up my name, found this and teared in happiness
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Hello there
I just wanted to let you know, that I have featured this submission in my journal
Have a nice weekend!
Kind regards
Eva/TheKarelia.
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Thank you very much!
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YouΒ΄re very welcome
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Wow! Brilliant pic - not many photographers would get that close!
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Think he see's you? Lol, nice pic! HeWhoWalksWithTigers, I recently started posting some pics! It'd be nice for you to watch me 
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This picture really jumped out at me from your gallery.... I just loved this cat... and reading your author note really makes me sad. I was really hoping to draw him... That is with your permission of course. There are a few others in your gallery I'd like to try and draw as well... Let me know if you are against it. I would be linking the picture back to you of course for supplying me with the material. Thanks.
Meg
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Oh yes...feel free to draw anyone else on the same conditions. =3
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Thank you so much! I will definitely give you credit for any picture I do from your gallery. THANK YOU!!!
Meg
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You are more than welcome, certainly. I would want to be credited, naturally, but I would also prefer the amur leopard be identified by name. My logic is that it is more his beauty than my talent so if anything, he should be credited...I merely took the shot.
Do have fun and let me know when you are finished, I would love to see what you come up with!
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I will credit you and the amur leopard. *Smiles* These cats need some help, the more the merrier!
Meg
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Thanks!
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Nice boy! Hope you get him a lady soon. If rare cats are captured, they should definately be used to breed.
Good luck
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He is currently part of a species survival plan... he has made many babies, but he currently is not with a mate right now. Hopefully, he will get one soon. The problem is, there is only about 200 in captivity so it will be difficult to find someone he is not significantly related to.
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Many of us will only admire these creatures from afar. You actually get up close and personal...
You've chosen an exciting and interesting path for yourself.
Less than thirty.... man, we suck as stewards of teh planet.
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Conservation can be very distant and impersonal. However, my intial push to do something about my concerns for the tiger was based on a very personal experience. It is hard for me to move forward without having the inspiration that comes from developing relationships with individuals of the species you are trying to save. It keeps you going.
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What a beautiful picture. I so envy you getting to touch this gorgeous animal. Shame people don't know more about them and that they aren't pets. I live in Texas and I'm still sick by how many people think a 'big cat' would make such a great pet. Stupid people. However, your gallery is gorgeous with the most wonderful cat photos!!!!
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Thank you. I am glad that you feel that way...Texas especially is home to a large number of big cats in private homes, stuck with owners who don't always take good care of them.
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I'll tell anyone who will listen and many who don't that I think an individual has NO business owning a big cat. Texas is very bad for this. I've never understood the mentality of the people, but then again I'm not from here just have been here so long that I'm kinda glad I don't understand them.
It's also one of the reasons why I've done dog/cat rescue for so many years because many people here also think of them the same way, well you know what I mean.
Glad to know that you are promoting a better understanding of the large cats!!!
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that one I.......dont want to pet, it looks like it would attack me, NICE picture though~ its eyes are all scary
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This deviation has been featured here ----->[link]
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Wow...thank you! I really appreciate it.
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Oh dear lord, that is beautiful. I've only ever seen a couple Amur leopards, but they are absolutely stunning cats. Definitely a fave.
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Aww...thanks!
I certainly feel priviliaged to share company with such a cat.
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