COLOR the TIGER “NATASHA” Natasha Was Born in Captivity and Rescued from a Roadside Zoo
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COLOR THE TIGER “NATASHA” Natasha was born in captivity and rescued from a roadside zoo. Although she was loved by the people who raised her, she was extremely malnourished when she arrived at Shambala. Without the expert care provided at Shambala she may have died. The Roar Foundation a few Wild Cat Facts They hunt by sight and sound. They sleep 18-24 hours per day (to conserve energy) because they burn a great amount SHAMBALA’S of energy in stalking and killing their prey. Have the largest eyes in proportion to their body. Cats are an indicator species. If you save them, you will save all species under them. Have you thought about why you never see sick, lame PARTNERS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM or old animals in the wild? It is the job of the predator to go after the old, lame and sick for his dinner. They are threatened by encroaching civilization, sport hunting, and poaching. Adults may take advantage of our scheduled weekend “safaris.” This three hour program takes place once a THE CHEETAH THE LEOPARD month, and begins with an introduction to the history of The Cheetah is found in South and East Africa and the Middle East. Leopards live in Africa, Asia Minor, Central Asia, and the Far East. the preserve. Very often, Shambala’s “den mother,” actress Cheetahs have extremely keen eyesight and hunt predominately They have the widest range of any wild cat. by sight. They can weigh 60 to 200 pounds. Tippi Hedren welcomes the guests personally. Then they set The hyoid structure of the Cheetah makes it able to purr. Leopards are nocturnal, hunting mainly at night. off, led by one of the wonderful volunteers of Shambala, They cannot climb trees, unless the branches grow horizontally. They are agile climbers and leapers. to greet each of our “wild ones” personally and hear their The Cheetah is the only species of feline that cannot retract They are strong enough to carry a full grown antelope high into the stories. The guests will realize the need for such a sanctuary its claws. branches of trees to keep their meal safe. as Shambala, and understand why it’s so important to help They can live 17 years in captivity. Leopards are spotted or black. Black Leopards have spots as well, but they are black spots on a support the care of the animals. We hope the experience of THE MOUNTAIN LION black background. the adults will become the lessons they take home to the A male Mountain Lion can grow to 6 ½ feet in length and The spots go all the way to the skin. children. It is also our hope that the adults too may want to weigh 110 to 180 pounds. Female Leopards may have 2 to 4 cubs. Jiang “Adopt a Wild One,” and find out how they can become a Mountain Lions have excellent vision and can move very quickly. Black and spotted cubs may be found in the same litter. Member of The Roar Foundation. They can jump 18 feet or more. There is no such species as “panther.” This is simply the They are most active at dusk, at night, and at dawn. black version of the leopard or the jaguar. At Shambala, we have a very special educational program! Mountain Lions are solitary, getting together only to breed. Whether you have a school or church group, girl or boy The adults will also learn of the legislative needs that Mountain Lion cubs are born with strong facial marking and THE LION scout troop, or special needs kids, there are wonderful les- would Ban the illegal ownership of exotic cats. They will dark spots on their bodies, which fade to the subtle The Lion is the only cat with a tufted tail. sons to be learned. Our trained professional staff will con- also become aware of the “Captive Wildlife Safety Act,” coloring by the time they are one year old. They are the only cats whose males have a mane. duct a walking tour of the preserve that is home to captive- passed by President Bush in December, 2004, due, in great Lions are the second largest feline in the world, the largest being THE TIGER- (see back page) the Siberian Tiger. born wild animals. As the lions roar and the tigers chuff, part, to the tireless efforts of Tippi Hedren and The Roar Male lions weigh 385 to 450 pounds. the students will get a first-hand lesson as to the history of Foundation. This bill prevents the transport of these exotic Shatari Shere Khan Lionesses weigh 150 to 320 pounds. these beautiful creatures. Their questions will be answered cats over state lines and emphasizes why it is so important A male Lion can grow to 11 feet in length. and they will meet a variety of exotic cats, such as African that these beautiful creatures never become a family “pet.” The Lion is the only truly social cat, living in groups called prides. lions, tigers, leopards, servals and mountain lions. A Lion’s roar can be heard for 5 to 6 miles. There are and estimated 30,000 to 100,000 Lions in the wild, For people of all ages, there is the chance to learn about the mostly in protected areas in East and South Africa. The school classes may even have the opportunity to adopt lives of the “wild ones” of Shambala, and with that knowl- their own lion, tiger, or serval through our “Adopt A Wild edge comes an opportunity to One” program. For a monthly donation, a school class may understand why it is so impor- help support the animal of their choice. In this way, they tant that we all care for these Animal experience the joy of knowing that they are helping support animals. To support the care of Word Search the life of a very special feline friend. two rambunctious young tigers named Shatari and Shere (See how many bonus words you can find too. An educational booklet will be provided for each child and Khani, will not only The names of some of the Animals at Shambala are hidden TIGERSPOTSMIZGOJRFPE in the puzzle.) there is a gift shop where the group may purchase a won- make a difference RABGORILLAABOBZIAIUN derful memory of their day at Shambala. Very often, after in the lives of the ABIRNALAANDPOIZPIGUR ASIAN LEOPARD TAIL their visit at the Preserve, they say “thank you” by sending animals, but will CATEQOWILDNIMRIPSUUN PREY PANDA in drawings of their favorite animal and writing of the les- enrich the lives KBCTIWIZZDGTODEEERSA ELK PETS sons they’ve learned. of those who visit SPOTTEDLEOPARDBGSEEL GEESE DOG AELEOOUABGAPJDPGORUN HORSE CAT them. Everyone will SMRBOOHMRSHKIWRISTOP TAIL PENGUIN The lessons may be different for adults, but the education leave with a lasting IAAVJSFOANTEATERNIGH PAWS EGRET that Shambala provides for them is just as important as it memory and ARTAAOUUCOOLNRYABABY BIRD GORILLA is for the children. Adults too have the same opportunity as respect for NGSTVLNNBEOPGIHFBEAR MICE SPOTTED LEOPARD the kids to see and hear what it is like to have a close en- all beings; LASIRHCTAILJMPUFSIEA PRIDE LION ENTUBARANIMOELKELLEU TIGER JAGUAR counter with one of the “wild ones” who will live out their animal and OETABBYITTYLTREESETG CHEETAH BEAR lives in dignity at the preserve. human. Boo PENGUINNICESOGRRPONA MOUNTAIN LION GIRAFFE ANIMALSLPEEDWPMEEEUJ ANIMALS SERVAL CAT • Minimum donation for group: $100 or $5 per student/youth and $15 per adult RGROUNDIPYEOIOICPTLJ SPOTS ANTEATER DUCLEOAOIAGEORGIEHOB TRACKS ELEPHANT • Minimum age: 6 years old • Tours are generally scheduled Tuesday mornings CHEETAHNHKASWAPMEEVW ZEBRA OCELOT • Please call Anita at 661-268-0380 to make arrangements to bring your group..