chase the light

Can we get a chain put on this or something? Yeah, it’s all nice n’ purdy until the thing starts claiming ownership of your camera bag, bracelet, pant leg, etc. The Shambala Preserve [LINK] is a way station for abused and unwanted big cats set up by the actress Tippi Hedron. Otherwise known as Melanie Griffith’s mother. Orcas no.1, Tigers no.2, and Toucans are no.3 on my favorite animals list. Factoids: If you shave the hair off of a tiger, it still has it’s stripes. A three legged cheetah (pictured) can still run 35 miles an hour. Don’t squat down to the ground to take a picture. If you run from a cougar it’ll chase you. Elephant keepers have the highest insurance premiums. You don’t nueter a male lion because it will lose its mane. It’s hormonally driven by testosterone. I’m armed with all sorts of new random information after this visit.