At times like this, I wish that I had a Zoo Vet as an acquaintance, who might be able to sneak me in to pet an amazing animal like this if it ever was tranquilized for any medical or maintenance needs. It would be so great to run my hands over the fur and feel that big heart beating..
Truly one of God's greatest creations. (a ways down the list from Ladies, of course, who are His supreme achievement).
I'd love to scratch their nose and paws (but would lose my hand and a few other entrails !).
Yes, typing and submitting posts at FR becomes a bit problematic if you've had your arms and head ripped off my a Momma Tiger who didn't appreciate your interest in her cubs :-)
The Catoctin Mountain Zoological park just up the road from the DC zoo, in Thurmont, just outside Frederick, MD is currently featuring its new cubs, a trio of albino Sumatrans born just 2 months ago.
This is a friendly, private zoo sitting on 100 mountaneous acres with a large and extraordinary collection of rare and exotic animals. Members are able to have a personal relationship with many of the animals.
Visit. It will change your viewpoint about zoos.
I'm not too sure I agree... And with some of the wimmin I've dated, I'd have to say that it would have been safer to play with the tiger cubs, WITH mamma around!
Mark