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I always hated that phrase, mostly because I thought it was kinda absurd. If you catch a tiger by his or her tail, then likely they’re gonna spin around and let you have it. So I would recommend highly /against/ catching a tiger that way. Bill Watterson said it best in his “Calvin and Hobbes” comic strip, where felines are aptly described as “five of six ends being pointy”. Very apt, I think. So, what does this have to do with anything? Not a lot. Only that this particular subject happens to be a tiger tail.
Actually, that’s not entirely true. But I’m posting this for someone that asked for a good reference pic for a tiger tail, and this is one that was just screaming to be posted for a lot of reasons.
I’ve posted a couple pix of Java already, but this is one that, while obviously not very artistic (with that damn fence in the pic; I really hate fence shots, but sometimes there just no way around them when dealing with animals in captivity!) is a good pic for example, as it almost puts everything into perspective, as to just how large Java really is.
Let me try and put things into perspective: see the bar, right behind Java? The one that kinda vanishes behind him? That’s 4-ft high (1.23m). Most tigers are just over 3-ft (1m) at the shoulder. For another example of how big that really is, try this:
Stand up, and put your hip against the side of your desk. You desk is about 3-ft tall. So in most cases, should you ever meet up with a tiger (without a barrier between you and it) then this is about the height of it’s shoulder. In Java’s case, he’s an entire foot taller than that. When he’s sitting up on his haunches, he can literally look you in the eye. :) He’s a BIG kitty.
Anyway, this is that total, broadside view of Java, which I think is a decent reference pic and thus the next pic in the continuing “Artist’s Conspiracy” series for Balaa. :) In this pic, it shows both the fore and rear leg extension, and well as the normal walking posture and head-position. From this broadside view, you can also see that the stripes of a tiger don’t stop with the orange color, but continue right on into the white of the underside (including the stripes on the tail).
So this is yet another Java pic, one that while ugly for the “cage-shot” factor, still demonstrates just how big a Siberian Tiger can be.
This picture was taken 18-Feb-04. The image was taken with a Canon EOS 10D and the EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens. The original was taken at full frame of 3072x2048x24b, ISO eqv 400, 1/350 shutter, f/4.5. This image was shrunken down for space conservation.
Disclaimer: I hate to have to put this on here, but the pic is copyright me. Please do not distribute, copy, alter, etc, without my permission. Having said all that, feel free to download and use it for your own inspiration.
Actually, that’s not entirely true. But I’m posting this for someone that asked for a good reference pic for a tiger tail, and this is one that was just screaming to be posted for a lot of reasons.
I’ve posted a couple pix of Java already, but this is one that, while obviously not very artistic (with that damn fence in the pic; I really hate fence shots, but sometimes there just no way around them when dealing with animals in captivity!) is a good pic for example, as it almost puts everything into perspective, as to just how large Java really is.
Let me try and put things into perspective: see the bar, right behind Java? The one that kinda vanishes behind him? That’s 4-ft high (1.23m). Most tigers are just over 3-ft (1m) at the shoulder. For another example of how big that really is, try this:
Stand up, and put your hip against the side of your desk. You desk is about 3-ft tall. So in most cases, should you ever meet up with a tiger (without a barrier between you and it) then this is about the height of it’s shoulder. In Java’s case, he’s an entire foot taller than that. When he’s sitting up on his haunches, he can literally look you in the eye. :) He’s a BIG kitty.
Anyway, this is that total, broadside view of Java, which I think is a decent reference pic and thus the next pic in the continuing “Artist’s Conspiracy” series for Balaa. :) In this pic, it shows both the fore and rear leg extension, and well as the normal walking posture and head-position. From this broadside view, you can also see that the stripes of a tiger don’t stop with the orange color, but continue right on into the white of the underside (including the stripes on the tail).
So this is yet another Java pic, one that while ugly for the “cage-shot” factor, still demonstrates just how big a Siberian Tiger can be.
This picture was taken 18-Feb-04. The image was taken with a Canon EOS 10D and the EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens. The original was taken at full frame of 3072x2048x24b, ISO eqv 400, 1/350 shutter, f/4.5. This image was shrunken down for space conservation.
Disclaimer: I hate to have to put this on here, but the pic is copyright me. Please do not distribute, copy, alter, etc, without my permission. Having said all that, feel free to download and use it for your own inspiration.
Category Photography / Animal related (non-anthro)
Species Tiger
Size 1536 x 1024px
File Size 337.8 kB
Java's mostly likely a "mutt", if the truth be known, mostly Siberian, but a little Bengal thrown in for flair (pro'ly in the 90/10% ratio) but he's certainly got the size and personality of a Sibe.
It has been many years since I've worked with a Sumatran, though I've met a few at other compounds. Wonderfully feisty and colored, those Sumatrans. :)
It has been many years since I've worked with a Sumatran, though I've met a few at other compounds. Wonderfully feisty and colored, those Sumatrans. :)
The biggest problems with Java would be the return-hug. At probably 20 to 25 times our strength, he'd very likely break us in half, and not even intend to. But oh the snuggles!
Java may be somewhat intellectually-challenged, but you won't fine a more warm and bubbly personality in a tiger. :) He's very social and friendly, and can be walked like a dog: a very BIG dog. He's always been quite the Gentle Giant.
Java may be somewhat intellectually-challenged, but you won't fine a more warm and bubbly personality in a tiger. :) He's very social and friendly, and can be walked like a dog: a very BIG dog. He's always been quite the Gentle Giant.
(Shasta grins and nods) That's probably a very common phrasing. I guess, in the end, it all means the same, essentially that you're in the mids of a difficult challenge, whatever that might be.
My guess is that the person who coined the phrase didn't know much about tigers. "Difficult challenge" is one thing; annoying a tiger too greatly and having it retaliate in kind, is quite another. :)
My guess is that the person who coined the phrase didn't know much about tigers. "Difficult challenge" is one thing; annoying a tiger too greatly and having it retaliate in kind, is quite another. :)
Thanx. I really tend to hate "cage shots", but trying to get one of them actually walking, it's virtually impossible in a small enclosure to /not/ get cage into it.
Nonetheless, I think Java's magnificence offsets the ugliness of his surroundings quite well. :)
Indeed, I am rather tiger-biased myself, though I shall probably always bleed cougar blood and have spots. :)
Nonetheless, I think Java's magnificence offsets the ugliness of his surroundings quite well. :)
Indeed, I am rather tiger-biased myself, though I shall probably always bleed cougar blood and have spots. :)
(Shasta grins) I can't say why I am so completely mesmerized by the great cats. There's a lot of reasons, I guess.
Those are some unique and fascinating coincidences. Should I read the "was" there as you're no longer active-duty? I'm former Navy, and tho I'm a civilian again, I'm still work for the Navy, and deploy with the ships. So, it's always great to meet a fellow service member.
I can fully relate to your being fascinated with big cats. For myself, it's been a fascination that's going into 26-years now, with no signs of releasing my from it's spell. :)
It has truly been the honor and privilege of my life to work so closely with these animals, which is one of the biggest reasons I like to share. I'm a little out of place on FA, but animals and furry still go paw-in-paw for the most part, so I stick around. :)
I'm glad you're enjoying the pix.
Those are some unique and fascinating coincidences. Should I read the "was" there as you're no longer active-duty? I'm former Navy, and tho I'm a civilian again, I'm still work for the Navy, and deploy with the ships. So, it's always great to meet a fellow service member.
I can fully relate to your being fascinated with big cats. For myself, it's been a fascination that's going into 26-years now, with no signs of releasing my from it's spell. :)
It has truly been the honor and privilege of my life to work so closely with these animals, which is one of the biggest reasons I like to share. I'm a little out of place on FA, but animals and furry still go paw-in-paw for the most part, so I stick around. :)
I'm glad you're enjoying the pix.
(much belated comment) I quite agree. One of the things that's always been a huge turn-off for me in so many "captive" shots is being able to see the cage. Unfortunately, sometimes there's just nothing I can do.
Of course, in this case, there's a positive side, as the cage gives a great reference as to how big Java /really/ is. The bar behind him is at the 4-foot height, and he's taller at the shoulder than it is. Big Kitty!
Of course, in this case, there's a positive side, as the cage gives a great reference as to how big Java /really/ is. The bar behind him is at the 4-foot height, and he's taller at the shoulder than it is. Big Kitty!
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