TIDE CLINCHES WEST! Nov 8, 2009
The Bengal Tigers became just the second team this year to have a halftime lead on the Tide, taking a 7-3 lead to the locker room ... The 14-point fourth quarter preserved Alabamas undefeated season and second consective win over LSU. It was Bamas first win over the Bengal Tigers in Tuscaloosa since 1999. (BamaMag.com)
Next Tide Game Really Is Big Nov 4, 2009
He was very successful with the Bengal Tigers, a 48-16 overall record and the national championship in 2003. With One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest kind of logic, many LSU partisans despise Saban rather than appreciating that he rebuilt their football program. (BamaMag.com)
This week in the SEC Oct 9, 2009
The Bengal Tigers pulled a shocker in Athens last week but have been flirting with a loss for at two or more of their games this season. Still, it's No. 4 against No. 1 and the makings of a terrific night game in Baton Rouge. (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tops of the big tops: Americas best circuses Sep 18, 2009
and Barnum & Bailey production audience members can meet the white Bengal tigers and Asian elephants and their trainers before seeing them perform in the show. Trainer Vicenta Pages has worked with her six white-striped Bengal tigers for nearly five years, and she has taught them to roll over, lie down, jump hurdles and even give high fives. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Fierce cyclone hits Bangladesh Sep 7, 2009
The cyclone made landfall in an area of mangrove forests known as the Sundarbans - a world heritage site and home to rare royal Bengal tigers. The cyclone heads for land. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Sarkisian's Dawgs open with angry Tigers Sep 5, 2009
This is an angry bunch of Bengal Tigers following an embarrassing five-loss season in 2008. "It's been a long time coming," said left tackle Ciron Black, who will make his 41st consecutive start for LSU. "I've been saying it all week, I've been saying it ever since January 1: I just want to show everybody how we play football. Last year, it's just not us, it's not how we play.Of course, embarrassment is relative.Washington is coming off the first 0-12 season in Pac-10 history. The Huskies have... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson dismiss rumors about his pledge to UT Sep 4, 2009
By Recruiting Analyst InsideTennesseeDate: Sep 3, 2009 Having a committment from one of the best overall players in the state of Louisiana isn't going to happen without a lot of rumors and a fight from the Bayou Bengal Tigers. Anthony Johnson, a defensive tackle from New Orleans, is finding this out. (InsideTennessee.com)
Saban has been a bargain for Alabama Sep 2, 2009
When LSU beat the Vols in the 01 sec championship game I said than watchout for the bengal tigers. Saban is in the top ten of head coaches in college football and one other thing he players graduate from college at a high rate and really that is the most important thing about his programs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Now, Royal Bengal tigers at Goa's Bondla Zoo Aug 20, 2009
PTI 20 August 2009, 12:59pm IST. PANAJI: Animal lovers and tourists visiting Goa's Bondla Zoo can now catch a glimpse of the Royal Bengal tiger, brought here in exchange for a pair of bisons. (India Times, India)
Himalayan discovery Aug 14, 2009
The region also has the highest density of Bengal tigers in the world and is the last bastion of the charismatic greater one-horned rhino. Historically, the rugged and largely inaccessible landscape of the Eastern Himalayas has made biological surveys in the region extremely difficult. (CNN -- International)
Hundreds Of New Species In Eastern Himalayas Aug 11, 2009
The region also has the highest density of Bengal tigers in the world and is the last bastion of the charismatic greater one-horned rhino. WWF is working to conserve the habitat of endangered species such as snow leopards, Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, red pandas, takin, golden langurs, Gangetic dolphins and one-horned rhinos. (Science Daily)
Five burning questions about the SEC West Aug 4, 2009
I think instead of the fighting bayou bengal tigers I ll just call you the mildcats when we play in our home away from home. In one of college football s alltime great unbeaten streaks Alabama went unbeaten in 19 straight games at tiger stadium from 1969 to 2004 when Saban of all people finally beat Alabama. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Big Ten, Pac-10 had no choice on Rose Bowl access Jul 30, 2009
I can t stop laughing USC is chicken Hilarious The same USC program that came to Auburn Alabama and ran the ball down the throat of a SEC elite program The same USC program that waylaid a ARKANSAS team in their own stadium with the so-called Wildhog that paralyzed the Bengal Tigers The same So. Cal program that has flown cross country to face any comer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Nickels seeks laws to keep guns from kids and criminals Jul 20, 2009
The Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah is home to four Bengal Tigers, including two new cubs who will on display starting this week. AP Video. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
Letters for Tuesday, July 14, 2009 (1258) Jul 16, 2009
lawaibob wrote on Jul 14, 2009 9:27 AM:" RE: Expedite beach improvementsAfter we "perhaps remedy the problem with the strong currents" at Poipu Beach is there any chance we could relocate some new and bigger fish to the area? Port Allen Derby was last weekend, man the fishing was slow. Or we could forget about the folks who whine about strong currents altogether and transplant a few Bengal Tigers (and maybe a couple dozen hyenas) to the Poipu area, this would favor the "extreme" tourist niche... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Franklin Fair marks 150th anniversary Jul 13, 2009
A special feature of the fair is the Great Cat Adventure, offering fairgoers the chance to see world s rarest cats in free shows, including a cougar, leopard, panther, lions, Bengal tigers, Siberian tigers and Royal White Bengal tigers. Several shows are scheduled daily throughout the fair. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Pure white Bengal tiger astonishes keepers Jul 8, 2009
"White Bengal tigers are not albino - they have distinctive blue eyes, and they used to be found in Northern India before they died out. "My hope is that one day Fareeda and her kind can be returned to their native habitat. "That is why it is so important to educate people about tigers and keep the breeding programmes going.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Sundarbans: On the edge of the tide Jun 25, 2009
Its famed mangrove forests (again, one of the worlds largest) spills over from India to Bangladesh and is the home of not only the Royal Bengal tigers, but also crocodiles, snakes, wild boar, deer, monkeys and a large variety of birds from the Kingfisher, Lapwing, Stork, Egret and Cormorant to the Eagle, Whistler. And besides the eponymous Sundari tree, the forest is home to the Hetal, Garan, Gewa, Keora and Dhundul trees to mention hut a few. (India Times)
Nine breathtaking summer thrills Jun 3, 2009
Visitors to Busch Gardens in Tampa can play tug-of-war with Bengal tigers ... Twice a day, up to six visitors to Jungala, a four-acre animal attraction at Busch Gardens in Tampa, get to play tug-of-war with one of the park's 11 Bengal tigers (with the 300-pound beast safely behind a double-mesh fence). (CNN)
Bangladesh cyclone diarrhoea fear May 30, 2009
The impact of the storm is worst in the Sundarbans delta - which straddles both Bangladesh and West Bengal - and is famous for its mangrove forests and rare Royal Bengal tigers. The damage to the mangrove forest has been considerable and environmentalists fear that many tigers may have been washed away by the tidal surges. (BBC News -- South Asia)
* Cyclone kills 231 in India, Bangladesh May 29, 2009
In the Sundarbans, the worlds largest mangrove forest that straddles both countries and is home to between 200 and 650 endangered Bengal tigers. Conservationists were searching the area for tiger casualties. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Cyclone Aila swallows Sunderbans tigers May 29, 2009
Forest wardens fear that as the cyclone tore through the Sunderbans flooding the mangrove forests, it may have killed more than a dozen of the highly endangered Bengal tigers ... Forest wardens fear that as the cyclone Aila tore through the Sunderbans, it may have killed more than a dozen of the highly endangered Bengal tigers. (India Times)
Cyclone victims are 'without aid' May 29, 2009
But the impact of the storm is worst in the Sundarbans delta, famous for its mangrove forests and Royal Bengal tigers. Officials involved in the relief operation say dead bodies are still floating all around the delta and many people are stranded in the remote region. (BBC News -- South Asia)
South Asian cyclone 'killed 200' May 28, 2009
In the Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest that straddles both countries and is home to about 650 endangered Bengal tigers, conservationists were searching the area for tiger casualties. The low-lying region frequently experiences tropical storms and cyclones during the monsoon season. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Hotsheet: How Obama Picked Sotomayor May 27, 2009
Smith says zoo officials don't know whether something provoked the tiger, but added that wild animals "don't necessarily need to be provoked." Kumari is one of three Bengal tigers at the zoo. The zookeeper is expected to make a full recovery. (CBS News -- Evening News)
'Over 200 killed' by Cyclone Aila May 27, 2009
The situation is particularly grim in the Sundarbans, the mangrove forest and home of rare Bengal tigers, where thousands are stranded by flood waters. Soldiers and border guards have joined relief efforts, but they are yet to reach some of the devastated areas. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Memphis Zookeeper Stable After Tiger Attack May 25, 2009
Kumari is one of three Bengal tigers at the zoo. The zookeeper is expected to make a full recovery. (Fox News)
White Bengal Tigers cubs May 23, 2009
Newborn White Bengal Tigers only have black pigments_English_Xinhua. Newborn White Bengal Tigers only have black pigments ... Newborn White Bengal Tigers, two females, Kamika and Kamala and one male , Khalid, are seen at the Olemse zoo in Olmen May 22, 2009. (Xinhuanet, China)
Acrobat performs hair-raising act May 20, 2009
The fact that she hangs from her hair without a safety net or harness and that he works with 700-pound Siberian, Sumatra and Bengal tigers doesnt seem to faze either part of the husband and wife team. He knows what hes doing, and hes always with his animals, Ayala-Raffo said of her husband. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Alabama At Auburn Could Be Homerfest May 14, 2009
Bama must win one more game than the Bengal Tigers to have a chance at the title. and are both a half game behind Alabama and still in contention in the final week. (BamaMag.com)
Unique items on Idea Wild auction block May 7, 2009
The park, a World Heritage Site, is home to Bengal tigers, rhinoceros and other animals, including 540 species of birds -- several of which are endangered or threatened. The grant applicant, Paras Bikram Singh, needs a projector to help educate locals about threats to endangered bird species, such as hunting, trapping, overfishing and egg collecting. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Voter fraud, name with KKK ties derail early Normal baseball voting Apr 28, 2009
donredbird wrote on Apr 24, 2009 9:45 AM:" Yeah I have to agree, Normal Nutz just does not sit well with me, and I have a feeling that there will be jokes a plenty about it. I like the Coal Bears, because I think it is unique (who cares if it has something to do with the town, when was the last time Bengal Tigers roamed free in Cincinnatti?). I also don't mind Nighthawks as the first thing that I thought of was the military helicopter when I saw the name. Just anything but the Nutz. ". floyd... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Royal Bengal Tiger spotted Apr 19, 2009
JALPAIGURI (WB): In news that would bring cheer to wildlife enthusiasts, two Royal Bengal Tigers have been sighted in Dooars forests of north Bengal, 20 years after the species was first spotted in the area. While a Royal Bengal Tiger was found in Gourik forest beat under Baikunthapur division four-five days back, another was spotted lurking within the tall grass of Jalpaiguri forest division, near Neora Valley forest, during that period, Chief Conservator of Forests Manindra Biswas said today. (India Times)
Couple go on scavenger hunt around world Apr 18, 2009
In the past, teams have been asked to do things like swim with a bull shark inside a cage at the Singapore Aquarium, learn the Cyrillic alphabet over a pint of beer with a new friend in Bulgaria, attend a midnight Orthodox Easter Mass in Greece and take an elephant safari in search of black rhinos and Bengal tigers. The Nasons, who are already adventurous, are hoping to do the elephant safari again. (AZCentral -- News)
All eyes on the circus Apr 15, 2009
The circus has three Bengal tigers and four white tigers. The circus has two shows Tuesday, one at 4 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. at Cam-plex. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Ringling On (big) Top Of Things Mar 28, 2009
The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus is back at Madison Square Garden with a retro-themed show -- "Zing Zang Zoom" -- featuring acts you might not have seen for a while: human cannonballs, dancing elephants, and my favorite: fierce and gorgeous Bengal tigers. The 12 big cats, white and orange, snarling in a cage with animal handler Tabayana Maluenda of Chile, were such a hit with the two kids, Eliza and Shania, both 10, I thought I'd have to pry them from their seats. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Marsupials at risk if temperatures rise Mar 14, 2009
Bengal tigers may have no habitat within 50 years; albatrosses are already losing chicks in their breeding grounds to predatory rats; even the African elephant will be threatened if food and water become scarce due to drought, the report says. But one of the most surprising findings was the potential risk to Australia's macropods, said Dr Matson, a zoologist specialising in species conservation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Sachin not to play T20 game Feb 27, 2009
Marshall played for the Royal Bengal Tigers in the ICL last year but has since quit the rebel league. The Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) in India banned all those playing in the ICL from playing any official form of cricket and all other boards have followed suit. (India Times, India)
Cricket: Tendulkar pulled from Friday's exhibition game Feb 27, 2009
Marshall played for the Royal Bengal Tigers in the ICL last year but has since ended his involvement with the unsanctioned league. The BCCI said its rule still applied. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Feb 14, 2009
and Barnum & Bailey presents Over The Top, a wacky and whimsical circus spectacular where dogs fly, Asian elephants stomp, hop, and groove and one courageous man stands eye to eye with a pack of powerful Bengal tigers. Circus Celebrities help rev-up the motorcycle madness featuring one cycle on a high wire and seven speeding riders in a Globe of Steel. (FOX19.com, OH)
Exotic animals trapped in net of drug trade Feb 8, 2009
A raid on a drug mansion last year in an upscale Mexico City neighborhood netted a menagerie of two lions, two Bengal tigers, two black jaguars and a monkey -- all of them well-fed and likely tended to by a personal veterinarian. But not all pets are as lucky as the somewhat tubby big cats, which were sent to a public zoo after the drug raid. (Yahoo News)
