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Im a BIG CAT/CAT expert. If you have any questions about any Feline, your place is here. I would like to answer only about conflicts with Felines. Other questions are welcome but not my specialty. Predators in general are well known.
Experience in the area
I know nearly all about predators such as siberian tigers, lions, wolves,... and other animals like giraffes, hippos, buffalos,... But what i really can go VERY DEEP into are the big cats.
Education/Credentials
Puc-Rio University, Big Cat Fan and Researcher.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Brad | 09/10/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you John! |
| Brad | 09/09/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you! |
| Brad | 10/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | What a fantastic reply! Thank you, John! |
| Brad | 10/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks for your informative reply! |
| hugo | 10/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks john, when i said giant hyena ..... |
Recent Answers from John Silva
2010-09-18 Big cats endagered:
Hi, The most endangered cat in the world is the siberian amur leopard, which is considered extinct since there are very few (less than 50) alive in the wild and this is a very small gene pool that will
2010-09-18 tiger vs lion:
I didnt see those tigers and i really dont know them. Im saying by personal experience that i doubt there are wild 300kg bengal tigers. I really do. I have seen very big males (wild) and they were
2010-09-18 Deadly Encounters:
Buffalos have only one natural enemy, the lions. Thing is that lions usually hunt young buffalo, not adult ones. They only get adult ones when they are alone or isolated from the herd. Obviously
2010-09-17 tiger vs lion:
Hello AMIT, The truth is that most people overestimate the size of tigers and lions. An average tiger will have like 200kg. a 236kg bengal will be a very large on in fact. Those tigers you mentioned
2010-09-14 tiger vs bear:
Ill be short since im at work and i dont have much time. Tigers only live in Asia. The brown bears there are about 300-400kg for males. Very big ones will reach 500kg. They are alot stronger than any
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