Researchers strongly believe that each animal on the planet has distinct tastes and preferences. Therefore, according to them, an Orangutan cannot become friends with an elephant, because they are two distinctly different creatures. The work performed by Doc Bhagavan Antle may just prove those animal experts wrong.

1. Promoting Interspecies Friendship
Amongst Animals

2. Introduction :
Researchers strongly believe
that each animal on the planet
has distinct tastes and
preferences. Therefore,
according to them, an Orangutan
cannot become friends with an
elephant, because they are two
distinctly different creatures.
The work performed by Doc
Bhagavan Antle may just prove
those animal experts wrong.

3. Who is Doctor Bhagavan Antle?
Doc Antle is the founder and director of The Institute for Greatly Endangered and Rare Species,
or in short, T.I.G.E.R.S. Founded in 1983, T.I.G.E.R.S. is a wildlife education centre dedicated to
the welfare and reintroduction of endangered species. Doc Antle was a specialist trainer for big
cats before opening this centre more than three decades ago. Today, the centre operates in two
separate locations, namely Myrtle Beach Safari and Preservation Station.

4. Doc Bhagavan Antle has accumulated endangered animals from all over the
globe to give them a chance at survival. The main philosophy that makes his
institute different from the countless other zoos in the world is that here the
animals are kept in their natural habitat and not inside cages.

5. Elephant :Antle and his team rescued several South African
elephants during the early 1980s. However, most perished and
only one baby elephant managed to survive their ordeal. She was
named Bubbles and is a present-day resident at this institute. Even
though she is in her 30s today, her charm makes her one of the
favourites in the zoo. Interesting fact – Bubbles weighs around
9000 pounds.

6. Liger:While most people are unaware of Ligers, this zoo
houses one of these rare animals. A liger is an offspring
that results from the mating between a male lion and a
female tiger. However, the liger at this location, named
Hercules, is no ordinary Liger. He is the largest cat known
to mankind, which has resulted in him earning a spot in
the Guinness Book of World Records, thrice. Interesting
fact – Hercules is 11 ft tall and weighs over 900 pounds.

7. Cheetah: Have you ever wondered how fast a cheetah runs? If
you have, head to T.I.G.E.R.S. to see the action unfold in front
of your eyes. The resident cheetah here, named Ramses, can
move at 60 mph. Another animal of South African origin, Doc
Bhagavan Antle was crucial in saving and raising Ramses.
Cheetahs are dangerously endangered today and may face
extinction within a few years. Interesting fact – Cheetahs need
half an hour after a full-fledged chase to catch their breath.

8. Many of the animals in the zoo have been seen in famous
Hollywood productions, including Ace Ventura and many more.
Today, many of these animals owe their life to Antle, who
nurtured them and ensured a safe, habitable space for them to
grow and prosper. One look at the creatures here can showcase
how happy and content every animal is when it comes to their
new home.

9. Thank You
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