Zeus is rather new to the refuge and is adjusting well. In the video you can see how aggressive he gets with his things.
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Cat Of The Week - Zeus
On Dec 7, 2009 Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge received an email from a man representing a facility formally open to the public. The email explained how the facility had to depart with seven big cats, a black bear, and a coatimundi to be eligible to reopen to the public by April or sooner. In order to move Zeus to the refuge we had to wait for a day that was near 50 degrees because he would have to be anesthetized. Access to the white tigers was questionable so the decision to anesthetize both Zeus and Zena to physically carry them to the rescue trailer was determined to be the safest for all involved. Turpentine Creek staff members were given a short break in the weather on January 20, 2010 and moved quickly with precision. With over a combined 40 years experience the team assembled were soon in the truck and on their way. Three hours after they arrived on location Zeus and Zena were safely loaded in the rescue trailer. I need to mention that the two full grown tigers had to be carried uphill! They made the trip without incidence and are meeting new friends everyday in the main compound.
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Welcome New Interns
Time flies here at the refuge. Many tears are shed every 6 months as the old interns speak of their times shared with the animals, the staff, and each other. Our spring and fall internship programs have grown immensely over the years. We have gone from 4 interns each term, to now twelve. Those twelve interns are the elite chosen out of 80 – 120 applicants we receive each session. They all should feel very proud of themselves and what they have achieved.
Every spring and fall as each group arrives; it reminds us of a TV reality show. They travel from all over, and on day one they become roommates and coworkers. So, for six months these interns have no choice but to become a family. Every day is different. Over the six months, the interns experience excitement, anticipation, loss, and success.
Each intern grows tremendously as an individual and a team throughout their journey at TCWR. They will continue to thrive as they move forward with their goals. We are all proud of their accomplishments here, and know they will continue spreading TCWR’s mission. Thank you Fall 2009 Interns, and good luck!
Emily McCormack
Zoologist/Intern Coordinator
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Interns – Spring 2010
(Left to right - top to bottom.)
Melanie Kuse – Eastern Illinois University – BS Zoology
Diana Hollingsworth – Southern Illinois University – BS Zoology
Kelly Tardif – University of New Hampshire – BS Zoology
Rachele Peterson –University of New England – BS Psychobiology
Jonathan Murray – SUNY Oswego – BA Zoology
Kyle Jorgensen – Humboldt State University – BS Zoology
Izzy Beers – University of California – BS Marine Biology
Kellyn Kearney – Manhattan College – BS Biology
-- Third Internship
Craig Conklin – North Carolina State University – BS Zoology
Jennifer Eros – Colorado State University – BS Zoology
Jarrett Sweeley – Coastal Carolina University
– BS Marine Science/Biology
-- Third Internship
Chelsea Davis – University of Ca. Davis – BS Animal Science
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In Turpentine Creek Podcast 50, we meet Zeus the White Tiger and say goodbye to the Fall 2009 interns.
It is time to renew your adoptions and sponsorships for 2010. Choose your favorite and let us know.
Help Turpentine Creek futher its mission. Donate on a monthly basis.
Purchase your 2010 Calendar. Funds raised through this program go towards the habitat fund.
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