Sumatran Tigers #1 by Georgy

Photography • Animals • posted on Nov 16, 2005

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Hello I am having the time of my life photographing the new Sumatran Tiger cubs. I am now going every day to document them as they grow. June 12, 2005 male Name - Wiley June 15, 2005 Name - Alyce The birth of these two cubs marks the first time in more than 23 years that tiger cubs have been born at the Los Angeles Zoo. It is also the very first time Sumatran tigers have been born at the Zoo. It is common for the first time mothers of this species to give birth to just a single cub, so it was a surprise when the second cub arrived, and even more so because she arrived so many days later. The cubs were blind and helpless at birth, weighing about 3 pounds each. When fully grown they will weigh between 220 and 330 pounds. The L.A. Zoo hopes to keep the cubs with the mother as long as possible. However, they will eventually go to other Zoos involved in the Sumatran tiger Species Survival plan SSP. I was afraid of getting involved with documenting these cubs, as I am already sooo heart broken that they will be separated. I have already taken hundreds of photos and you will get to see many more. I hope you will enjoy this journey with me. Thank you for looking and your wonderful comments on a beautiful day. Georgia

Comments (32)

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rayburg

7:51PM | Wed, 16 November 2005

Wiley was born on my birthday..I always knew I had a little tiger in me,,,lol..this is an awesome pic and presentation..love the post work..

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miladyblu

7:57PM | Wed, 16 November 2005

Hello!Superb and elengant work of art!I love the very nice subjects and the great colors!Magnificent presentation!Well done!V!I wish you a wonderful day!

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Punaguy

7:59PM | Wed, 16 November 2005

Wow, how wonderful that you will have the chance to see these little cubs grow up! What a chance of a lifetime! Looking fwd. to see these little fur balls as you post them...Excellent shot and dynamic PW..Aloha!

thevolunteer

8:02PM | Wed, 16 November 2005

Awesome capture. I love "big" cats. You did them proud. Love the post work. Aloha

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kansas

8:11PM | Wed, 16 November 2005

Thank you for sharing. I would love to be able to visit daily as you do and watch their progress. A wonderful photo.

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escafeld

9:08PM | Wed, 16 November 2005

Superb!!! So glad to have seen this.

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Hidinthesierras

10:23PM | Wed, 16 November 2005

This is so neat! What a beautiful family! I love your post work, and the tigers are gorgeous! looking forward to more! 8-)

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DELMUR

11:13PM | Wed, 16 November 2005

A great pic ! Again ! Love your stylish postwork!

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sharky_

11:46PM | Wed, 16 November 2005

Beautiful cubs and a treat to see. Excellent work. Aloha

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brycek

12:36AM | Thu, 17 November 2005

Ah, this is truly beautiful..Excellent!!

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kimariehere

1:37AM | Thu, 17 November 2005

oh i have gone there three times and didnt see these beautiful tigers!! what an amazing shot you got of them looks totally natural like out in the wild ..i adore the softness you have done here... beautiful and heartwarming..and your total and compleate mastery of the subject.. i am VERY amazed and impressed by this wowwwww.... and wowwww again!! V!!!!! ...

logiloglu

3:02AM | Thu, 17 November 2005

how cute, a most beautiful image.excellent photography and presentation !!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!

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