This species is the largest of all cats. It is a massively built animal with a rounded head, muscular body, powerful limbs, especially the forearm and shoulder which enables it to overpower a prey larger than itself. The tail is usually slightly shorter than half the head and body length. Ears small and rounded.
Old males have massive forequarters and huge heads. The muzzle is relatively broader than in other tiger species. Large canine teeth. The heart of a Siberian tiger weights approximately 2kgs and has a heart rate of 70 - 80 beats/min. Length of head and body: 1.8 - 2.8 m Length of tail: 0.9 m Weight: 180 - 306 kg males; 100 - 167 kg females
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
The Farm - Toronto Islands
On the Toronto Islands is the Centerville Farm - some of the buildings are original when the Islands had working farms and community [although it still has homes in one corner, the rest is all park and concessions].
Beyond this farm and some land, the harbor, then the mainland and the ubiquitous CN Tower.
Beyond this farm and some land, the harbor, then the mainland and the ubiquitous CN Tower.
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My niece [left] and two of her friends, grad, prom and birthday [all on the same weekend]
These are the first serious shots I've ever got out of her - usually she's a goof in front of the lens.
These are the first serious shots I've ever got out of her - usually she's a goof in front of the lens.
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