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In a Siberian Tiger's Footsteps. How Siberian tiger was brought back from brink of extinction by Russia and China 

In north-eastern China, the Siberian tiger is known as the spirit of the forest. It roams freely across the border between Russia and China. Its flamboyant orange coat with vertical black stripes actually serves as camouflage, enabling it to blend in with the leaves and trees of its forest habitat. Siberian tigers are the largest of the wild cats, and solitary. This means each animal needs its own territory spanning hundreds to thousands of kilometres to hunt mainly hoofed animals such as deer

Coronavirus: Russia Released 800 Tigers On The Streets To Enforce Confinement

In Russia, Vladimir Putin has no fun with the Coronavirus. He would like to push the spread of covid-19 as far as possible in his country, and uses tigers so that the population respects confinement.

It’s pretty tricky as a preventative measure, but Russia doesn’t want to be angry with the Coronavirus pandemic. Vladimir Putin said that thanks to the tigers, global confinement will be respected in Russia, to the most distant plains of Siberia, reports Nordpress. Besides, a video from Vladivostok would attest to this. The population therefore has a choice; gets killed, or respect confinement.

 Recall that worldwide, the Coronavirus has already caused more than 200,000 contaminations and more than 11,000 deaths. In Europe, Italy is the most affected country and reported 627 deaths in one day on Friday.

Reference:Mouthpiecengr.com

Tiger tests positive for coronavirus with six other zoo animals showing symptoms

Nadia, a four-year-old female Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York has tested positive for coronavirus Covid-19 after developing a dry cough and a decrease in appetite.

A tiger at Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for Covid-19, the Wildlife Conservation Society said in a statement today.

Six other tigers and lions at the zoo are also showing symptoms, but have not yet been tested for the infectious disease.

Nadia, a four-year-old female Malayan tiger, was tested out of an 'abundance of caution'. She had developed a dry cough and a decrease in appetite.

Her sister Azul, two Amur tigers and three African lions are also suffering symptoms, but all of the cats, including Nadia, are expected to recover.

The Wildlife Conservation Society, the parent company of the Bronx Zoo, said in a statement that "appropriate preventive measures are now in place for all staff who are caring for them".

They added that measures were in place to prevent further exposure to other zoo cats.

"Though they have experienced some decrease in appetite, the cats at the Bronx Zoo are otherwise doing well under veterinary care and are bright, alert, and interactive with their keepers," their statement continued.

"It is not known how this disease will develop in big cats since different species can react differently to novel infections, but we will continue to monitor them closely and anticipate full recoveries."

Zoo officials believed the cats may have been infected by a person working at the zoo, who was asymptomatical.

The Bronx zoo has been temporarily closed since March 16.

While the tiger was the first known animal to test positive for coronavirus within the US, there are reports of animals catching the virus in other countries.

A study published at the end of last week found cats can catch coronavirus and infect each other, just like their owners.

It found no evidence to suggest felines could pass Covid-19 to humans.

Pet owners worried about their cats getting the nasty bug should try to protect them, experts said.

The finding prompted scientists to assure that while cats are susceptible to the deadly virus sweeping the globe, there is no reason to fear you can catch it from your furry friend.

The finding about cats being able to catch and spread the virus between one another has emerged this week in a new study from China, the  Guardian  reports.

It led experts in the UK to warn anyone who is self-isolating with  coronavirus  symptoms and sharing their house with a cat should stay away from the pet in quarantine to shield it from catching the virus too.

The World Health Organisation states on its website that there is no evidence that a dog, cat or any pet can transmit Covid-19 to humans.

Reference: The Guardian

Cedarwood Atlas - Cedrus Atlantica

History & Character

This magnificent tree is graceful and powerful with an awesome presence. It is native to the Atlas mountains of Morocco and thought to be related to the Cedars of Lebanon. It is also closely related to the Himalayan cedar ( Cedrus Deodora), which produces an essential oil that can be used interchangeably with the Atlas Cedar.

Cedarwood has a long tradition of religious use in various cultures, an incense and for building temples. The Egyptians used it for cosmetics and embalming. The Cedar tree grows in the high mountains, where the air is clean and fresh. The tree has deep spreading roots and a tall straight trunk. The branches are flexible, moving in the wind but anchored to the central trunk.

Cedarwood oil grounds and centers us in our being, helping us to take a deep breath so we can face up to tough situations, it helps those who feel alienated, or fear that they don't have the strength to " hold it together", or generally feel overwhelmed by circumstances they have no control over.

Cedarwood gives inner calm in times of instability and is one of the oils to try if you are moving house or making similar major life changes.

Principal Uses - Physical
Asthma, Catarrh, Hail loss, Insect repellent, Edema, Weak kidneys or back, Wheezing.

Behavioral
Fear, Timidity, Lack of willpower, New home or moving house.

I most often use Cedarwood For:
Those who are unsettled by their surroundings or have just moved home.
Timid fearful dogs, especially if there is a history of backache, kidney problems or hair loss.

Extraction and Characteristics:
Steam distilled from wood, stumps and sawdust. It is a yellow, amber viscous oil.

Fragrance:
A warm, woody, slightly camphoraceous odor.

Actions:
Anticatarrhal, antiseptic, antirheumatic, anti-seborrhea, cicatrizant, diuretic, expectorant, general tonic, lymphatic decongestant.

Safety & Cautions:
Non-toxic and non-irritant in prescribed doses.

Maximum dilution:
5 drops in 5 ml/ 1 tsp.

Reference:The Aromatic Dog : Nayana Morag