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To see a tiger
in the wild is a waking dream. Your pulse quickens and
suddenly you feel more alive. We want this dream to last,
yet between poaching and habitat destruction, its chances
are slim. We need more
places in the human environment where great cats can thrive
until all of mankind is ready to share the world fairly with
wildlife. We need large, well-maintained captive
populations that are genetically diverse, physically strong,
mentally acute and emotionally fit. We see the recent
attacks on private ownership as threats to the species
themselves.
Current
"Species Survival Plans" do little more than impress zoo
visitors. They may actually do more harm than good because
they lull the government and public into dangerous
complacency. Since safety and humane needs are protected by
existing laws, blanket bans can only do more harm than
good. At Tiger Touch, we are working to put the needs of
the public and wild and captive animals into healthy
perspective. Our goal is to put aside all preconceived
notions and move forward with research, compassion and
respect into a brighter future for all species everywhere. |