Hero
This is the unframed version without a quote attached. There have been requests for this version. Captive
“The youth, intoxicated with his admiration of a hero, fails to see, that it is only a projection of his own soul, which he admires.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Who is you’re hero?
Name: Panthera tigris sumatrae (Sumatran Tiger)
Description: The Sumatran tiger has the darkest coat of all tigers. Its broad, black stripes are closely spaced and often doubled. Unlike the Siberian tiger, it has striped forelegs. Sumatran tigers are the smallest tiger subspecies. Males average 2.4 meters (8 feet) in length from head to tail and weigh about 120 kilograms (264 pounds). Females measure approximately 2.2 meters (7 feet) in length and weigh about 90 kilograms (198 pounds).
Distribution: The Sumatran tiger is found only on the Indonesian island of Sumatra in habitat that ranges from lowland forest to submontain and montain forest with some peat-moss forest.
Biology: The Sumatran tiger eats wild pig, big deer (called rusa), and small deer (called muntjak or barking deer). The specific range size of this tiger is not know, however the population density is approximately 4–5 adult tigers/100 km 2 (39 mile 2) in optimal lowland rainforest. As elevation increases through submontain and montain forests, the number of tigers in any given area decreases because there is less prey available.
Status in the wild: 400-500 wild Sumatran tigers were believed to exist in 1998, primarily in the island’s national park areas, but no island-wide census or monitoring system has been possible. Tiger numbers have continued to decline because of poaching of tigers to supply the illegal trade in tiger parts. The last remnants of lowland forest are being eliminated to establish oil palm plantations and for shifting agriculture by recent settlers from other areas of Sumatra and Indonesia. Ongoing road development makes many formerly inaccessible mountain areas accessible to illegal logging even on the steepest slopes, and many mountainous areas are being converted into plantations for coffee and other products for international markets. Tigers are legally protected but are not highly valued.
Captive breeding: For three years, the Indonesian Zoological Parks’ Association (PKBSI) has been working with the Tiger Global Conservation Strategy to develop a conservation program for Sumatran tigers. In addition to the 65 Sumatran tigers living in Indonesian zoos, there are 55 tigers managed by North American zoos, 100 in European zoos, and 12 in Australasian zoos. This captive population is descended from 37 wild-caught founders.
The Indonesian Sumatran Tiger Masterplan now has the potential to function as the heart of the Sumatran tiger population worldwide. It is designed to preserve sufficient genetic diversity to reinforce both captive and wild populations, thus fulfilling its goal to ensure that the in situ tiger program comprises verifiable founders permanently identified and registered in the Indonesian Sumatran Tiger Studbook. It also extends the capabilities of Indonesian zoo staff to professionally manage their tiger programs in Indonesia, and at the same time serves as a model for other range country tiger management programs in Southeast Asia.
Hero belongs to the following groups:
Animal Kingdom, Animal Photography, Big Cats, Endangered Species, Exotic Mammals, Tiger, Tiger and ZoophoriaAvailable for sale as Cards, Laminated Prints, Canvas Prints and Posters
Caroline Gorka, 12 months ago
This has just brought a lump to my throat….
Debra Trean, 12 months ago
outstanding and sooooooooo cute
Debra Trean, 12 months ago
outstanding and sooooooooo cute
Steve Bulford, 12 months ago
Wow….what a shot!!!! Really hope I get one like this when I go to India in Feb!
Another great on Mundy!!!
JudithE, 12 months ago
oh my !!! love it!!!
velveteagle, 12 months ago
You have a perfect image here Mundy.. great capture..
Linda Brintzen..., 12 months ago
Oh….How precious this is! What a sweet capture. :-)
Mundy Hackett, 12 months ago
Thanks everyone! Steve, you still haven’t told me when I am getting that plane ticket to accompany you in February! LOL
Sara Wiggins, 12 months ago
Stunning image. I like it with and without the quote. I just want to give the baby a little tickle under the chin.Too cute.
RoughDiamond, 12 months ago
Wow
totally superb
Jeff Burns, 12 months ago
Fantastic shot Awesome work Mundy
GrayeaglePhoto..., 12 months ago
Well done I needed this to make me smile.
Pat
Olga, 12 months ago
Very expressive! Great colors too.
Teresa Zieba, 12 months ago
Spectacular photo and very true quote. Love it.
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS, 12 months ago
AWESOME capture!!!!! ........Another Beautiful shot Mundy! :-)
Anne2, 12 months ago
How lovely!!! Fantastic shot!
AllyL, 12 months ago
This is magic!
Nikki Mulkern, 12 months ago
Wow!!! Incredible capture!
daniels, 12 months ago
fabulous capture, a lovely moment. with all the power this cat has its still gentle in many ways. db
Leah Highland, 12 months ago
Wonderful, full of emotions.
Cheri McEachin, 12 months ago
awww this is just lovely
Heather Rivet..., 12 months ago
just stunning
KatsEye, 12 months ago
What an outstanding picture. You captured it quite nicely.
Jocelyn Hyers, 12 months ago
This is absolutely beautiful … wonderful shot ..
sorrynn, 12 months ago
Excellent work.No more comments. The image does everything.
Zigga, 12 months ago
I do love this image so much. It takes you through a myriad of emotions. Really beautiful work!!!
Albert1000, 12 months ago
Excellent.
Carlo Cesar Ro..., 12 months ago
Picture perfect! Congrats!
Noelene Davies, 12 months ago
Wow this is so beautiful.Great capture.
Dharna, 12 months ago
I just love this image Mundy.
AngelPhotozzz, 12 months ago
Aww I love ths one! So sweet!!!!
frogster, 12 months ago
This is such a heartwarming image.
Tiffany Dryburgh, 12 months ago
This really is just heart-melting!
Wendy Slee, 12 months ago
emotional reaction to this one! big time!
Mohsen Bayramn..., 12 months ago
wow! amazing capture!
awoni, 12 months ago
stunning image, love the version with the quote!
Al Bourassa, 12 months ago
This is a favorite for sure!
It’s a keeper!
Helene Kippert, 12 months ago
Wonderful!
clarkey, 12 months ago
This is beautiful. An amazing capture.
brummieboy, 12 months ago
Tremendous !!!!!!!!!!!!
Crockpot, 11 months ago
This is adorable… I love it.
Xenia Victori..., 11 months ago
amazing!
Cheryl Dunning, 11 months ago
oooo great shot
ApeArt, 11 months ago
that is wonderful
Lucindawind, 10 months ago
so so sweet ! Excellent
sra58, 10 months ago
this is adorable.
sharon aldridge
JOSEPH VALCOUR..., 10 months ago
great shot
KCphoto, 10 months ago
Beautiful both ways!! Perfect!! :)K
jegustavsen, 10 months ago
I love Emerson’s quotes, and this photo says it perfectly!!!
berndt2, 10 months ago
Beautiful!
screamqueen, 10 months ago
this is so cute, I love it!
djsmith70, 10 months ago
Your entire library is heartwarming. I love animals and appreciate you posting these beautiful shots.
Caroline Bland, 10 months ago
A truly wonderful image on all levels
JudithE, 9 months ago
This is wonderful ! my friend
Allison Floyd, 9 months ago
muy bueno!! bonita!!
Jan Piller, 9 months ago
Awww awesome!!!
Ryan Abboud, 8 months ago
Nice
pinkyjain, 8 months ago
Extraordnarily gorgeous, wonderful
Ria Rosa Quinto, 8 months ago
Ohh so cute! Captured at the right moment. Gave me goosebumps, believe it or not lol!
Jonathan Dower, 8 months ago
So cute and so perfect… What wonderful timing… It’s beautiful.
Amanda Zalewski, 8 months ago
very cute!
logicphoto, 8 months ago
This is simply stunning. A truly fantastic capture. Love it.
Geri Bragg, 7 months ago
amazing, touching, beautiful – just perfect.
AngelaFoster, 7 months ago
beautiful image
Snapintoit, 6 months ago
This is beautiful.. I could just cry !!
Sir Jerame ..., 4 months ago
awesome! Obviously this is a hit!
Mundy Hackett in reply to Sir Jerame * (knighted by Justine from England)’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you
ECGardner, 3 months ago
This has always been one of my favorite shots of yours and I really would love this in the Endangered Species Group. Please add a bit of text to the description if you wouldn’t mind. :)
Krys Bailey, 3 months ago
Very sweet, Mundy!
faizee, 3 months ago
lovely shot
godders, 3 months ago
You have some truly wonderful shots in your portfolio, so well done,
Nick
Karl Kruger, 2 months ago
Great photo, well done
Patricia Anne ..., about 1 month ago
AWWWWWWW I love seeing their heads up with their whiskers sticking strieght out,then they really look like cats. cute.
Jim Caldwell, about 1 month ago
Excellent catch !
LENA WEHNERT, about 1 month ago
so cute. I have a cat, and to see the same actions in the larger cats are just as meaningful and wonderful to watch. Great capture! :)