Two Aldabra giant tortoises fight for a carrot during feeding time at the Singapore Zoo
Picture: REUTERS/David Loh (via Pictures of the day: 7 September 2011 - Telegraph)
The elusive Highland Tiger, or Scottish Wildcat, is captured on camera in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. Nature photographer Peter Cairns, from Kingussie, has been documenting the decline of the Highland Tiger and he predicts that unless more people are made aware of this national icon, its future is decidedly uncertain. “I think part of the problem is the fact that not many people realise the animal exists; its very rare and elusive,” explained Peter, 48. “It’s hard for people to relate and care for something that they dont know exists.”
Picture: Peter Cairns / Barcroft Media (via Pictures of the day: 25 August 2011 - Telegraph)
i don’t know why they’re my favorite animal but they have been for a long time. they’re sly and you can’t trust them and they might eat your cat but there’s something so admirable about them.
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