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    Tiger mongrel. Tigers are the largest wild cats in the world. They can reach 350kg in weigh, 6 feet in length and run at speed of 35 mph. Their territory ranges from about 10 to 30 square miles. Zoos can be valuable assets for species survival and conservation but this is a delicate subject that cannot be easily discussed nor dismissed. However, in the modern world are private menageries acceptable? Views[919] Pileated gibbons use their long arms to hang and swing from branches and through trees in South East Asia’s forrests over gaps of 9 metres. Similarly to other species gibbons reinforce bonds between individual in the group by social grooming. Their population is nowadays estimated to 32000 individuals in the wild and at risk for extinction over large parts of their habitat range. Views[388] Pileated Gibbons are indigenous of South East Asia. They form monogamous couples that retains their territory through loud vocalisation known as singing. Illegally hunted as pets it is estimated that up to ten animals dies for every baby gibbon sold as such. Views[554] The Indochinese leopard is today considered extinct in the wild in Cambodia where is not spotted since 2007. Deforestation, illegal hunting and prey depletion have to be counted as the causes. A cage is no paradise accommodation for any animal but it may be the only place where the estimated 600 millions per year of zoo visitors will be able to see these majestic creatures. Views[547] The origin of the zoological parks goes as far back to 2500 BCE. Modern zoos born as aristocrats menageries sparked human fascinations for wild animals. Today, zoos entartain and educate the public running conservation projects alongside. Unfortunately private menageries still exist. This indochinese leopard is housed in a park that as little as 18 months ago was called the “Zoo of Horrors” by a Cambodian newspaper. Views[1382]
     

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