Project: Zoo Quest: Recent Comments

Comment on Jaguar behavior amazing, mysterious

Ebenezer T. Bifubyeka — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 07:25:07 GMT

I have liked the story about jaguar. I'm writing a novel composed of stories for kids and jaguar is the main character. I like its toughness in the jungle. And I think that's why it was respected by the Maya in central America.
Please conserve this species so that they are not extinct just like the dinosaurs. Thank you!
Kind regards,

Ebenezer T. Bifubyeka,
Journalist, poet and novelist.
Uganda in East Africa.
+256-782 046 412.
E-mail: tenbifubyeka@yahoo.com
www.tenbifubyeka.blogspot.com

Comment on There is no such species as "black panther"

Chester Moore — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:49:05 GMT

The muscular description and size fits into a jaguar profile. Thanks for the great info.

Comment on There is no such species as "black panther"

MC — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:48:16 GMT

Chester,

As someone who has seen one numerous times, tracked them, been scared silly by them, I can tell you a few things about them. I saw one female over a dozen times as her den was nearby my home. She was very large, up to 200lbs, bigger than a cougar, with a larger head, and jet black. She had cubs which I never saw but found fresh tracks often outside her den. She came out about 1 hour after dusk to go deer hunting and I found the remains of several kills. This den had been used for over 30 years as my grandparents also saw them and tracked them there. I had her in my rifle sights several times at very close range, less than 100 feet. She would upset my dogs and I was afraid they would get into it, but she would always snarl and throw a fit, then go around. I could never find a reason to kill such a beautiful animal, and it didn't bother me or the cattle. I have gotten a very very good look at her.

These animals exist but what it is I have no idea. The one I saw was much larger, more muscles, and a bigger head than a cougar.

Unfortunately, the den where my cat lived was destroyed. It was an old log cabin that was falling down and it was burned. The cabin sat on a stone foundation and that was where the cat lived.

MC

Comment on There is no such species as "black panther"

Jim Lansdale — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 22:53:40 GMT

Great article Chester...I enjoy reading your interesting informative articles...

Comment on Interesting article on thylacine

Chester Moore — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:57:33 GMT

Very interesting indeed. It would be great to come out one day and see your place.

Chester Moore

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Comment on Interesting article on thylacine

Joy — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 10:12:57 GMT

Hi I thought you may be interested in our conservation here in Western Australia as a small family run show.
We have predator proof fenced the entire 100acs and been re-introducing endangered Australian native species. All self-funded from out tourism accommodation here at Yelverton Brook Eco Spa Retreat & Conservation Sanctuary near Margaret River in Western Australia. Our blog is all about our wildlife www.yelvertonbrook.wordpress.com and our web is www.yelvertonbrook.com.au and our online shop with all profits going towards our conservation work is www.yelvertonbrook.cafepress.com

Let me know what you think!
We now have 3 x endangered native species - the Woylie or Brushtailed Bettong, Western Ringtailed Possum and Dunsborough Burrowing Crayfish and possible more.......
Regards Joy

Comment on PR problem leading to Asiatic elephant's demise in the wild

Jesse — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 10:06:45 GMT

I never knew elephants in Asia were in such trouble. I used to donate to a group that helped Africa's elephants but now might redirect some of that money. I look forward to seeing what else you write about this subject.

Comment on PR problem leading to Asiatic elephant's demise in the wild

Chester Moore — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:57:06 GMT

Yes, Asiatics are facing some issues that are a bit different from Africans. Keep checking back for a detailed blog on problems in Asia.

Comment on PR problem leading to Asiatic elephant's demise in the wild

Justin — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:55:30 GMT

Very interesting. I didnt realize asian elephants were in such dire straits in the wild.