Conservation Covers

I’ve been compiling a list of famous cats for my pet numerology website for some time now.  I know which my favorites are, but I wondered which are the most famous overall.  There were so many great famous cats that I did four alphabetical gourps, with a final round of the most famous cats.  This is the final round, and I’ll reveal which are the most famous of these great cats.

The top most famous of all cats (based on online chatter) are:

10. Felix the Cat, from the classic Felix the Cat cartoons

9. Kitty, Cartman’s cat on the animated series South Park

8. Hobbes, from the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip

7. Mittens, from the animated movie Bolt

6. Dewey, from the book “Dewey, The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World”

5. Tigger from A. A. Milne’s Winnie The Pooh

4. Garfield, from the Garfield comic strip.

3. Figaro, from the animated movie Pinocchio

2. The Cheshire Cat, from Alice in Wonderland

…and the most famous cat of all is…

1. Sylvester, from the classic Looney Tunes cartoons

Cats not ranking in the top 10 were Socks, the Clinton family cat during the Presidency of Bill Clinton; Jules, from the Mutts comic strip; Spot, Data’s cat on Star Trek: The Next Generation; Yum Yum from Lilian Jackson Braun’s “The Cat Who” mysteries; Morris the cat from 9Lives pet food advertisements; India, the Bush family cat during the Presidency of George W Bush; Toonces the Driving Cat from Saturday Night Live; Mystery from Emily the Strange; Miles from Emily the Strange; Maru, the box loving cat in online videos; and Snowball the Simpsons family cat from the animated series the Simpsons;

Five of the top 10 cats are from animation (Sylvester, Figaro, Mittens, Kitty, and Felix), two are from comic strips (Garfield and Hobbes), and three are from literature (Cheshire, Tigger, and Dewey).  Only one of the top ten cats was an actual living cat (Dewey).

I compiled this list by searching for the cats listed on a number of search engines and ranking them by the number of web pages, discussion forums, photos, videos, etc that are available online.

Check out my complete list of Famous Cats at www.PetNum.com.

Tiger sharks are often the focus of shark conservation work, with populations of the species being found around the world in tropical and temperate climates. For budding marine biologists, exciting tiger shark marine conservation volunteering opportunities are available, where participants get to interact with these creatures face to face.

Tiger sharks are one of the most fascinating species of shark, with a distinctive appearance and characteristics, and alarming threat to humans. These magnificent water creatures live primarily in tropical, temperate climates, and are considered sacred in Hawaii. To protect the species, shark conservation projects focusing specifically on tiger sharks are in operation, and these beasts of the ocean are often the focus of marine conservation volunteers.

Tiger sharks are a particularly large shark species, growing to a terrifying length of about 4 metres and weighing up to 635kg. With such size, it’s no wonder they pose a threat to humans, particularly since they love shallow, murky tropical waters. For the brave, however, those interested in marine biology conservation ca experience these creatures up close, free from cages or glass divides.

Hunting for Prey

Aside from their appreciation of a tasty human, tiger sharks will eat just about anything, and shark conservation workers don’t need to focus on a lack of food for these mammals. Being predators, their staple diet consists of smaller sharks, turtles, seals and other fish, and since they’re excellent hunters, they have the choice of the ocean. They are also excellent hunters, and their ability to find and capture prey is impeccable. Their heightened sensory perceptions mean that they can catch their prey with relative ease. With their excellent eyesight, they can spot their prey a mile away, even in murky water. And their acute sense of smell means that they can smell even a small amount of blood from quite some distance away, and are able to trace it back to the unsuspecting victim. They also have the remarkable ability to pick up on low-frequency pressure waves, so they know when something is alive and moving in nearby waters.

But they are also known for their inability to differentiate between what is nutritional, and what is rubbish, and a number of human rubbish items have been found in their stomachs. From car license plates to bicycle wheels, these animals will eat just about anything. So while a lack of food may not concern tiger shark conservationists, pollution of the sea with rubbish is more worrying.

Attacks on Humans

Since tiger sharks have superb hunting abilities, they pose a certain amount of risk to humans. In fact, they are responsible for a large percentage of fatal attacks on humans, second only to the great white shark. While marine biology conservationists and Hawaiians who believe the tiger shark to be sacred may strive to keep the animal safe, swimmers and holidaymakers may have a different opinion! But it is important to keep in mind that tourist activities such as shark cage diving may also be responsible for attracting sharks into more shallow, populated waters, which poses yet another problem for shark conservationists to address.

Using mount board acid free products. Mounting your artwork will have an impact not only on the appearance of the piece, but also on the unblemished longevity of the artwork held within the frame. You have many choices of frame types including photography frames and wood frames, mat board , mounting and framing supplies, and they each have distinct advantages for their use in preserving your artwork and presenting it at its full artistic potential.

An appropriate frame will set off your artwork beautifully. Your choice of frame will likely depend on the type of artwork you are framing. Wood frames, including custom wood picture frames, can be used for fine art such as a painting. The color of mat board can also be used to complement or contrast the colors used in the painting. Photographic artwork, on the other hand, is typically enhanced with thin frames made of metal, so that photography frames do not compete with the photographs they contain.

The mat board and the mount board are other crucial components that you will want to consider when you are mounting your artwork. With regards to the mount board, mount board acid free are preferred when you wish to achieve archival mounting quality for your artwork. Acids can form based on a combination of pollutants, dirt and moisture, which can then come into contact with the artwork and cause discoloring, so it is imperative to prevent that from happening. Acid free products will help alleviate the problems associated with this type of art deterioration, so that your artwork will remain as long as possible in its original, clean form. Mats and mounting boards, as well as picture corners and mounting hinges all come in acid free forms, to preserve and protect your artwork.

The mat board will also help to separate the art from the glass or acrylic used as glazing, which is a benefit. If the glass touches the art, it can cause damage to the artwork. The air space helps prevent moisture buildup inside the frame due to temperature changes and changes in humidity levels. In addition, the mat helps add the room within the frame necessary for expansion and contraction of the art when it reacts to fluctuations in temperature and humidity.

Mounting your artwork effectively and safely is best accomplished through using framing products appropriate to your specific piece of art and archival benefits.