Tiger Island: The Awesome Pawsome

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In a small den at Tiger Island, Samara is giving birth...

 Tiger Island Zoo is raising tigers in order to save the gene pool of these endangered big cats. Sign a Petition to Save Tigers and learn tiger facts.

And the Awesome Pawsome are born! Taj, Sultan, Rama and Sita come into the world, and Taj is the hoped-for white tiger!  Sita, the only female, will become a vital link in the breeding program, but for now, she must survive the first year of life at Tiger Island. (My favorite is Taj, being so rare!) The cubs snuggle against Samara. The zookeepers notice Rama and Sita, as they have an even rarer trait than Taj: light stripes! The brown-orange stripes and butterscotch color make them look like large house cats!

 The Awesome Pawsome live at Tiger Island at Dreamworld in Queensland, Australia. They intrigue me because they are such extraordinary tigers. Four tigers, one white, two light-striped, and one normal. The website of Dreamworld is here.

The Awesome Pawsome TV Show 

The Story of Bengal Tiger Cubs

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The Awesome Pawsome is a documentary special that chronicles the first year of four Bengal tiger cubs -- Sita, Rama, Taj and Sultan. Born at Tiger Island at Dreamworld, on Australia's Gold Coast and raised in captivity to help preserve the species, the program captures the unpredictable moments of their infancy, from birth to feeding, living with their handlers, getting their first bath and even meeting dogs, children and learning to be adult tigers.

Taj 

Facts and interactables about Taj: A White Bengal Tiger

As a cub, Taj was playful and a good friend of his dad, Mohan. He loved Tiger Cake, and stole his siblings' cake as well! He was small and cuddly, too. (Please excuse the purrs from both Taj's, tigers can't actually purr. They can roar and chuff.)

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As an adult, Taj is a proud tiger, being the first white tiger born in Australia. He loves his dad and all of his human/tiger family at Tiger Island.

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Taj 

A Bengal Tiger

Taj
You can have Taj to snuggle and cuddle with in your own home.

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Sultan 

Facts and interactables about Sultan the Normal Colored Bengal Tiger

As a cub, Sultan was energetic and liked pouncing. He was the only normal-colored tiger in the Awesome Pawsome.

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As an adult, Sultan lost a lot of fame, being brother to three extraordinary tigers and not being extraordinary himself. He still loves his family and especially his siblings. He is also a talkative cat, and won't leave his feelings unheard!

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Sultan 

A Bengal Tiger

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You can have Sultan to snuggle and cuddle with in your own home.

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Rama 

Facts and interactables about Rama the Light-Striped Bengal Tiger

As a cub, Rama got pounced on a lot by his sister, Sita. They both had a rare light-striped mutation.

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As an adult, Rama is still seen by his siblings as a pounce bag, but not as much. His majestic coloring makes him unique and more interesting than Taj!

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Sita or Rama 

A Bengal Tiger

Sita
You can have Sita to snuggle and cuddle with in your own home. Doubles as her brother Rama!

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Sita 

Facts and interactables about Sita the Light-Striped Bengal Tiger

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As a cub, Sita was always treasured. She loved pouncing on Taj and Rama, and loves her family, especially her brothers and father Mohan.

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As an adult, she still loves pouncing, though usually not on her brothers. She has more etiquette than when she was a cub, but still basically stays the same. See below for information about her new mate and possible cubs.

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Mohan 

A Bengal Tiger

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You can have Mohan to snuggle and cuddle with in your own home.

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Samara 

A Bengal Tiger

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Samara, mate of Mohan and mother to the Awesome Pawsome! You can have Samara to snuggle and cuddle with in your own home. With her, you can complete the Awesome Pawsome family.
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Taj's Teaching 

Taj teaches about Bengal Tigers, with help from family.

Taj: Hi, my name's Taj! I'm a white tiger, the rarest tiger in the world!

Rama: Actually, Taj, you're second to rarest. Light-striped tigers like Sita and I are rarer, right dad?

Mohan: Actually, you're both wrong, Rama. The real rarest is the golden tiger. Though they've got to be rare, and very rare. Taj, did you know that worldwide there are only about 200 white tigers including us?

Taj: Really? I didn't know that. How could we get helped, dad?

Mohan: Actually, humans are helping. They try breeding programs for white tigers, and hope for white tiger cubs from that, like you from Sama and I. Usually, though, a white tiger, light-striped tiger, or golden tiger, wouldn't survive well in it's habitat. It needs the normal coloring for disguise. Luckily, you three little terrors and I live at a zoo, and the zookeepers get us what we need.

Sita: Hey, we're not terrors, right Taj? Right Rama?

Rama and Taj: Yeah, Sita, we're...uh...not, as, uh, educated and proper as you...
{Sita rages at her brothers}
{Rama and Taj scream}
{Sita purrs at her control over them}

Tiger and Cubs

Mohan, Rama, Taj and Sultan: Sita, tigers don't purr.

Sita: They don't? I thought they were felines.

Taj: They are, but tigers can only roar and chuff due to the shape of their vocal cords.

Mohan: Good job, Taj, you're telling a lot of facts!

Taj: I'm learning a lot, too!

Sultan: I feel awkward being an only-normal-colored cub. Do you feel weird about your unique coloring being one not as rare as the others, Taj?

Taj: Yeah, it is kinda weird. Bet Rama and Sita don't feel that way. Anyway, back to facts, did you know that most tigers sleep up to 18 hours a day? Also, tigers and jaguars are the only two large cats which like the water.

Mohan: You really are a smart cat!
{Mohan smiles proudly}
{Taj smiles back}

Taj: Tigers are good at jumping, too, and--
Sultan: Well, I can, but you can't so it doesn't count as all tigers.
{Sultan sticks his tongue out at Taj}

Taj: Dad, can tigers jump?

Mohan: Well, lets go watch a tiger and see if it does jump.
{They watch a tiger in real action. It doesn't even hop}

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Mohan: That explains your question?

Taj: Oops, sorry Sultan, I guess you're right. But if I'm getting corrected off all the cool stuff, what's the big woop-dee-doo on tigers?

Mohan: Tigers, first of all, are an endangered species. Also, they have stripes acting like a human's fingerprint. No two patterns are the same, though they look similar. Furthermore, at full running speed tigers reach up to 60 kilometers per hour!

Taj: Wow! This should being Mohan's Teaching, you know a lot!

Mohan: Thanks, Taj.

Sita: What about Sumatran Tigers? Does anyone know about them?

Mohan: Share your knowledge, Sita.

Sita: Well, first of all, Sumatran Tigers are the smallest of all tigers. Also, Sumatran Tigers have the darkest colored coat of all tigers.
Furthermore, Sumatran Tigers have broader, black stripes that are more closely spaced. Additionally, though not about Sumatran Tigers, tigers have a white spot on the back of both ears, which looks like eyes. This tricks predators into thinking the tiger is looking at them. This is why they are called 'eye spots'.

Taj: Woah, Sita! You're a genius! How'd you learn all this?
Sita (puffing out her chest): I pay attention to the zookeepers' conversations.

Taj (bored tone): And a big woop-dee-doo for you.
{Sita rages at Taj}
Taj (wide-eyed and hiding behind Mohan): Ah! Daddy, I'm scared!
{Mohan nips Sita}

Mohan: Don't scare your brother, Sita.

Video of The Awesome Pawsome 

The Baby Bengal Tigers of Tiger Island

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Mohan and Rakhan 

Tigers of Dreamworld's Tiger Island

Bengal Tigers

Queensland is also the home of none other than Dreamworld's Tiger Island, a permanent display where tigers interact with humans every day. Tiger Island opened in June 1995 with six Bengal tigers: Samara, Jai, Mohan, Rakhan Bakkar and Kyla. Due to relocations and deaths, only two of the original six tigers remain (Mohan and Rakhan).

Kato and Sita 

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You can have Kato and Sita to snuggle and cuddle with in your own home. Look for some cubs for Kato and Sita above when you read about Sita as a cub.

Kato and Sita 

More Tigers will join the Awesome Pawsome from Tiger Island

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Two Bengal tiger cubs were brought to Dreamworld in 2001 from Bullen's Wildlife Sanctuary in southern New South Wales. One of these has died and the remaining cub, Kato is now 3 years old and will reach maturity towards the end of 2005. Kato's ancestry is different to that of the park's other cats, 'the awesome pawsome' who were born there in 1998 (Sita, Rama, Taj and Sultan). It is expected that a breeding program between Kato and Sita will begin in late 2005 or 2006.

Tiger Island Zoo 

Riding through Tiger Country

The enclosure at the San Francisco Zoo was only 12 1/2 feet tall when a tiger escaped and killed a young man there. That height can be traced to an age-old belief in India, where tigers are common, that a person can ride safely through tiger country atop an elephant, which stands 11 to 13 feet tall. The standard for zoos now is 18 feet with the top 2 feet tapered in towards the tigers.

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Dreamworld's baby bengal tiger cubs 

Don't you wish you could pick them up and cuddle them?

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Stuffed Tigers 

Snuggle with bengal tigers

Tigers are beautiful but also dangerous. Rather than petting a real tiger you can own a stuffed one and let your imagination soar. Buy the entire family of the Awesome Pawsome today!

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Samara!

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Taj!

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Mohan!

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Petition to Save the Tigers 

Please go to Save the Indian Tiger and sign the petition. Only a few more signitures are needed.
SAVE THE INDIAN TIGER
Target: 10,0000 Signatures
Sponsored by: RADHIKA BHAGAT
To: India's Prime minister,President

A PETITION TO SAVE INDIA'S NATIONAL ANIMAL

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TIGER, tiger,
burning bright
In the forests of the night,

What immortal hand or eye
Could frame thy fearful symmetry?......

Who out of us has read these lines by William Blake and not felt awe for Indias National animal, the mighty TIGER. But do we want but only a fleeting memory of a once magnificent animal?

The Tigers future is in danger, and it is up to us to save our wildlife and our forests. In return we will be insuring our own future which is intrinsically linked with that of the Tiger.

According to the latest survey by Wildlife Institute of India , India's leading wildlife institute, the tiger numbers have reached an all time low .Nothing substantial is done by the centre and state governments to stop poaching, deforestation and encroachment into tiger territory, which are the main causes of decline in tiger numbers. This is due to the highest level of irresponsible behavior, greed, corruption and poor management by the government.

India needs its Tigers and we demand urgent action in the national interest and will of the common man. You and I are the Tiger's last hope. India's history has seen its share of signatures in blood promising their lives for the honour of our country. We only ask for support to uphold the very existence of our national animal and to ensure its role not only in history but also in our future.

SAVE THE TIGER, SAVE YOURSELF.!!

So, just take a moment and conjure up an image of the great Tiger and hold it in your hearts and your minds because there are a few things in life which are as breathtaking.

Sincerely,
RADHIKA BHAGAT

Tiger Cub

Tiger Related Board Games 

Imagine that you are one of the Awesome Pawsome as you play these jungle and tiger games.

Online Tiger Games 

White Tiger Tic-Tac-Toe
White Tiger Tic-Tac-Toe
Create a Tiger Jungle
Make your own jungle, play games, solve puzzles, tell tiger jokes, make tiger masks and models, submit your own tiger art, stories and poems, download exciting tiger posters and wallpapers. Have fun with tigers!
Jungle Board Game
Tiger Board Game

Jungle or Dou Shou Qi is a traditional Chinese board game. It is also known as Jungle Chess or Animal Chess.

It is a two player, abstract strategy game played on a 7x9 board. In many ways, the game resembles the western game Stratego, which has its origin in Jungle.

Tiger Games on eBay 

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Tiger Crafts 

EASY TIGER CRAFT

Tiger Classroom Center

You can easily make a mask, by leaving off the eyes and cutting holes. Attach a popsicle stick to the bottom with Gorilla Tape for the child to hold it to their face.

How to make the Tiger Plate Mask 

Tiger Craft (Easy)
Easy paper plate tiger craft.
Parts of a Tiger
Tiger fur, eyes, claws, stripes, ears, legs and general shape. Learn about the shape of tigers with hints on how to draw a tiger.
How to Draw a Tiger with Slylock Fox and Comics for Kids and Bob Weber, Jr.
Get free drawing lessons from Bob Weber Jr and Slylock Fox and Comics for Kids and learn how to draw a tiger.

Learn how to play Tiger in the Corner 

Tiger in the Corner

Describes the outdoor games children in colonial times played throughout the year, including "tiger in the corner". This would be a great way to add physical exercise while keeping with the Tiger Theme.

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Tiger Tails and Ears for Dramatic Play 

Tiger Costume

There is an adorable video of kittens who like waffles. Kids love to sing the song and it's great to use as a chart for learning to read.

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Though some only like to dress-up on Halloween, my little Fancy Nancy loves to dress up any day and a tiger costume is one of her favorites.

Write Your Own Tiger Story 

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Now that you know more about Tigers you can write your own story.
Make Your Own Story

Most educators now use the Writing Process to teach children how to write. Children learn to write by focusing on the process of creating writing rather than the end product. When writing, students utilize the stages of the writing process which include prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. Prewriting is the planning and idea-gathering stage. Drafting refers to time spent composing a rough draft. Revising is the process of improving the draft. Students reread their work and share it with a partner or small group; they then make changes in the writing based on the feedback from their peers. Editing is the process of correcting mechanical errors. Publishing is done when the work is in final form and ready to be shared. (Information gathered from North Central Regional Educational Laboratory)

Once the children have taken a story through these stages they are ready for publishing and "IlluStory Make Your Own Story Kit" makes publishing simple. To publish the child simply uses the markers and special book pages included in the kit or the book can be made entirely online using Internet drawing and writing tools. The completed story pages are mailed in the postage paid envelope provided. In just a few short weeks you'll receive back a professionally typeset, hardbound book even includes a title, dedication page and "About the Author" biography page to give it a truly professional touch, ready to display in your classroom library and sturdy enough for the school library. At the end of the year parents will want it to proudly display on their coffee tables.

IlluStory is a multi-award winning activity kit and perennial best seller because few products, if any, can build as much self esteem and excitement for reading and writing. The quality of the finished book is a tremendous value and rewards any level of effort. Extra books can be ordered and are the ultimate gift for family and friends, especially since each can be separately dedicated to the recipient. Ages 5 and up.

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Tigers are Dangerous Wild Animals 

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A 350-pound Siberian tiger that mauled an experienced San Francisco Zoo keeper so badly she could lose her arm had no history of violence, prompting an investigation into what led to the vicious attack.

This is the same tiger that escaped its cage attacked three men, killing one a year later. Police shot and killed the tiger.

Big Cats are wild animals, they are not pets. The fact is, tigers, lions, and other big cats are dangerous, volatile, and genetically hard-wired to kill.

Buying the Awesome Pawsome on Video or DVD 

Please let me know if anyone finds the Awesome Pawsome on Video or DVD. Many people have been asking but these are the best leads so far.

Inetvideo mentions a VHS version of the Awesome Pawsome, released in 2000 but says that it is out of stock.

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Where can I find the video of the Awesome Pawsome u know from animal planet, about the four Tiger cubs?

You'll have to wait for it to come back on TV and then record it. It is not on DVD, and nowhere else on the web. Animal Planet protects their videos quite closely, so you'll be hard pressed to find one unless they release it on DVD. It's been 7 years since it's been made though so I have a feeling you're out of luck.

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Imagine You Are a Tiger 

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Read all about tigers and as you do begin to imagine that you are a tiger. How does the world look to you now? What are your needs? How will you survive?

Tiger Calendars 

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You can buy a Tiger Island Calendar at Uproar 2 Scrapmore. From every Calendar sale, they will donate 10% to the Dreamworld Tiger Fund.

Tigers at Tiger Island 

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Tigers in the News! 

Chimp cares for White Tiger Cubs
Chimp cares for White Tiger Cubs
Chimpanzee earns her stripes as a foster mother by caring for two white tiger cubs

Pictures from a Miami zoo show a doting chimpanzee taking care of two tiger cubs. Anjana keeps two-month-old Mitra and Shiva happy by tenderly feeding them with a bottle and cuddling up with them at nap time.
Ohio zoo loses 2nd rare tiger | portclintonnewsherald.com | Port Clinton News Herald
AKRON, Ohio (AP) For the second time in less than a month, a rare Sumatran tigers has died at the Akron Zoo.

Zoo officials said Thursday that Binjai (BIHN'-jy) had been euthanized a day earlier after lab results indicated the animal may have had a blood-based cancer. The zoo says the male tiger's condition had been deteriorating rapidly since Saturday and officials decided it was best to put him down.

Binjai was 18, one of the oldest Sumatran tigers in the United States.
A 17-year-old female named Aneh (A'-nuh) was euthanized at the Akron Zoo Nov. 13 because of chronic kidney disease. The zoo has only one remaining Sumatran tiger, a male named Roho.

Sumatran tigers are endangered; it's believed no more than 500 live in the wild.
Royal Bengal Tiger spotted in Simlipal
BARIPADA: A black Royal Bengal tiger has been spotted in the Simplipal tiger reserve (STR). STR Director and Conservator R. Nagraj Reddy said the tiger was spotted by experts who were engaged in the tiger census at upper Barhakamuda area in the STR. The same tiger had been spotted at Yudapal area in September 2007. ''The Royal Bengal tigers are classified into three categories - one with light yellow and brown coat, second with black and yellow coat and the third and rare one is the black one with white dots on its belly,'' informed Reddy.
Tigers under a tight leash
Bengal Tigers

THE steel cage at the former site of Bukit Jambul Hibiscus, Orchids and Reptile Farm in Penang where two Bengal tigers are kept has maximum security measures, farm director Michael Ooi said.

Hence, he said the public need not be afraid of tigers escaping from the cage.

The farm, which started operations in 1989, was closed down in June 2007 after Penang Development Corporation (PDC) took back the land.

Learn more about Bengal Tigers 

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