The Tiger of Bengal in all its splendor

The Bengal tiger lives in India, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Nepal. Some 2,500 individuals operating in the wild are identified, primarily in the Ganges delta. Most cats avoid water, but the Tigers seem to like to swim. They often

take baths in the middle of heat wave, especially in southern regions.

• A white tiger diving attracts crowd • in a zoo in California • A white Bengal tiger, a rare and threatened species,

amateur snorkeling, attracts crowds in a zoo in California (west). "The attractiveness of the meat is what makes Odin in this pool," explains Nancy AFP Chan, spokesman for the park Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. The number of wild tigers, which reached 100,000 in the past, has fallen to less than 5,000. Scientists believe the species may lapse due to habitat loss and poaching growing. The last known wild white tiger, the result of a genetic exceptional alloy, was killed in 1958. "One day, parks like Six Flags are the only places to see such animals," says Chris Drelick, coach of the animal park. The tiger does not reluctant to put his lungs to the test for a few bites of raw horsemeat, fun to sprinkle with his tail the many curious.

• The 202 kilos of tiger was named Odin, the god of warriors in Nordic mythology. A bamboo wall separates the field of cars that come close to the highway. Armed with their cameras, visitors do not hesitate to brave the heat to admire. "What teeth!", Exclaimed a spectator, "it is very cute, I can understand why some people might want as pets." Texas (south), the authorities must intervene to tiger attack per month, says Drelick. "These cats are not good pets," he says. Coaches regularly walk the tigers on a leash. The marks on trees indicate the sites felines call to get the claws. Odin has been high since the age of 2 months by Lee Munro, head coaches of the park, and although the menu, the "chief explorer" built with the tiger a link of mutual trust