9th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Upon arriving at the zoo on a cold winter's day, I was astonished to see these two tigers rubbing heads like common house cats. Tigers rub heads to mark each other with their scent glands, and also-
Upon arriving at the zoo on a cold winter's day, I was astonished to see these two tigers rubbing heads like common house cats. Tigers rub heads to mark each other with their scent glands, and also- I'd like to believe-- as a sign of affection.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 02.2011 |
Date Uploaded: | 03.2011 |
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Camera: | Canon EOS REBEL T2i |
Copyright: | © Staton Rabin |