Tigers can be ferocious predators that prowl the jungle. They can also be playful cats who just want a bath.
The footage shows a large tiger preparing to take to the water. While we might have expected the big cat to jump right in and make a splash, he decided to take a gentler approach. The tiger deftly dipped its paw into the water and tried it. He dipped one huge paw into the water and propped himself up against the edge of the metal pool with the other.
He walked back and forth a few times, thinking about how to get into the pool. He patted the water and fell off the edge of the pool little by little.
“What are you doing?” his keeper asked. She laughed as the tiger continued to tiptoe into the pool.
Does it hydrate his appetite? It must have climbed in, and the four paws and lower body did not enter the pool.
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This tiger lives in captivity. While the video doesn’t say exactly where he is, it shows multiple concentrates in his enclosure, including the pool of water that fascinates him in this video. Other items in the background show places he can climb and explore, such as large rubber tires and inner tubes.
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In the wild, tigers also seek out ponds and small lakes to cool off. They live in both warm and cold climates. In warmer climates and seasons, they often rely on bodies of water, not only for drinking, but also for keeping cool.
The video also shows the sheer size of most of the tigers. They can be up to 10 feet long. This tiger looks big next to the metal pool because he is! Just one look at his paws is enough to send most animals fleeing for cover in their native environment. Tigers are carnivores and skilled hunters.
Other big cats, including lions and leopards, also love water. It’s not uncommon to see these fearsome predators cooling off in watering holes like any other animal. It’s also common to see other animals giving them plenty of space, especially if they appear to want a post-swim snack.
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I am broadly interested in how human activities influence the ability of wildlife to persist in the modified environments that we create.
Specifically, my research investigates how the configuration and composition of landscapes influence the movement and population dynamics of forest birds. Both natural and human-derived fragmenting of habitat can influence where birds settle, how they access the resources they need to survive and reproduce, and these factors in turn affect population demographics. Most recently, I have been studying the ability of individuals to move through and utilize forested areas which have been modified through timber harvest as they seek out resources for the breeding and postfledging phases. As well I am working in collaboration with Parks Canada scientists to examine in the influence of high density moose populations on forest bird communities in Gros Morne National Park. Many of my projects are conducted in collaboration or consultation with representatives of industry and government agencies, seeking to improve the management and sustainability of natural resource extraction.
