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| Muntifering, J. | |
| South China Tiger Field Survey Travelogue | |
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Bittersweet is the only word that comes to mind when I try and reflect upon my experiences as part of the South China tiger survey. As field advisor on the field survey component of the South China Tiger Protection Program, I felt disappointed after realizing the current, harsh realities concerning the status of wild South China tigers yet enlightened from the small glimpse I was offered into the fascinating culture and customs of rural China. It was a constant physical, mental and emotional challenge for all involved as two completely different cultures, and drastically different research philosophies, found somewhat common ground in an ongoing cooperative effort to survey and document tiger presence/absence. It was an adventure in every sense providing a continuous influx of difficult situations, remarkable feats, unthinkable cuisine, and countless unforgettable moments. As someone fortunate enough to have experienced all these amazing and amusing sights, sounds, and smells, I feel honored and obligated to attempt to share them. I hope that these photos and dialogue will not only inform readers of the current conservation realities and status of wild South China tigers but also provide a short escape into the lifestyles and lore of rural southern China, a place still relatively unscarred by modern technology and tourism. |
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