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. About 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. mongst the several uncommon animals
to see at the centre, here is a look at
some of the most popular ones.
SPECIAL CREATURES YOU CAN FIND
AT T.I.G.E.R.S.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. THANK YOU
http://www.doc-antle.com/