So it seems he needs something to chew on and tear to smitherines, are there any types of toys you let him play with? And do you ever feel with big cats like you both understand what eachother is thinking? Oh yeah and there is this thing that they use for dogs and smaller cats like a giant hamster wheel (catwheel). Maybe someone can try to make one and see how it works out, they may like it.
@wheelmanstan Yes they all have huge boomer balls and Bengali now has a big barrel too! Plus they get enrichment to destroy throughout the week and a pool etc... We have a big cat hamster wheel in an enclosure with one of our bobcats but he never uses it....?
@BigCatRescue Thanks for the reply I appreciate it and it's great to hear. I like your videos but I would like see more of how big cats think and interact. A lot of videos of big cats I see on youtube are just shock value. I know big cats are powerful but how smart are they, how do their personalities differ? Do they test their enclosures for weaknesses, or somehow test you day by day? How similar are they to domestic cats have they ever befriended a domestic cat?
@wheelmanstan Good questions, None of the larger cats have befriended a domestic cat, except for orphaned bobcat kittens who we rehab with a domestic cat mom. The cats definitely choose individuals who they like/dislike and test people they do not like, lots of good questions will think about how to show viewers things like this in a future video maybe, thanks!
@NYhippie543 Good idea, but we like to empty the bowls completely every day, clean and re fill. We actually switched his bowl for a shallower/wider one and he doesn't try to destroy it anymore :)
What a beautiful, big kitty cat. Just like a real big house cat with a new toy, has to check it out, touch it, smell it, etc. Not that this would be a house cat, but I think I love his job.
its good to see places like this actually continually think about enrichment, most places ive seen have tight administrators sticking a tree into an enclosure and simply thinking that'll do, why worry you dont see the animals from the office where you work do you! excuse the frustration just absolutely does my head in! right rant over nice name for a tiger btw a great homage to where there from :)
what bengali wants is a big pond of water to swim and lay about in, give him that and a bigger enclosure and he may stop trying to rip apart his water bowl in boredom.
@BigCatRescue i have seen that by taking some time to watvh some of the other clips on your channel, i must say good job.
wild cats and big cats do not make great pets at all and they should be banned from circuses and private ownership.
ppl having these types of cats in their yards and homes is always a recipie for trouble with the cat the victim who suffers, or no other reason then doing what nature has made them to do.
@uching He probably sees that hes in that small enclosure and thinks thats his pen. But if you notice uching its hot out there and cats are lazy as hell! Hes sticking close to his bowl and the shade =)
Haha this is funny! I have a cat who does the same thing and he has a special drinking bowl for it to keep my floor as dry as possible. But my cat (a Maine coon) only is like 7 kg. Good luck with this beautiful boy!
Such a good looking boy & love the look he has as soon as Scott walks away, always checking to make sure he's not gonna get caught LoL You guys definitely care a great deal about these creatures. Keep up the good work. Luv ya guys <3
Thanks for sharing and aspect of your place we never think about. I have trouble with out house cats messing up thier water dishes. I never thought about big cats. That's great.
So it seems he needs something to chew on and tear to smitherines, are there any types of toys you let him play with? And do you ever feel with big cats like you both understand what eachother is thinking? Oh yeah and there is this thing that they use for dogs and smaller cats like a giant hamster wheel (catwheel). Maybe someone can try to make one and see how it works out, they may like it.
wheelmanstan 2 months ago
@wheelmanstan Yes they all have huge boomer balls and Bengali now has a big barrel too! Plus they get enrichment to destroy throughout the week and a pool etc... We have a big cat hamster wheel in an enclosure with one of our bobcats but he never uses it....?
BigCatRescue 2 months ago
@BigCatRescue Thanks for the reply I appreciate it and it's great to hear. I like your videos but I would like see more of how big cats think and interact. A lot of videos of big cats I see on youtube are just shock value. I know big cats are powerful but how smart are they, how do their personalities differ? Do they test their enclosures for weaknesses, or somehow test you day by day? How similar are they to domestic cats have they ever befriended a domestic cat?
wheelmanstan 2 months ago
@wheelmanstan Good questions, None of the larger cats have befriended a domestic cat, except for orphaned bobcat kittens who we rehab with a domestic cat mom. The cats definitely choose individuals who they like/dislike and test people they do not like, lots of good questions will think about how to show viewers things like this in a future video maybe, thanks!
BigCatRescue 2 months ago
haha! Love the last part!
Anyways,I am so amazed h0w u people w0rk so hard and r so patient with these guys.u r doing a gr8 j0b.
jesstherocka 2 months ago
Cincinnati Bengals! :)
rc18trocks 2 months ago
So glad you posted this i am having similar problems with my 500lb Tiger. Thanks, keep up the good work.
snakevaletudo 3 months ago
they let the big cats at the bronx zoo chew on big ass motorcycle helmets to demonstrate the power of their jaws.... yiokes!
MPSecare 4 months ago
How about giving him a stronger water bowl so you don't have to keep replacing it?
19Jones91 4 months ago
@19Jones91 Since this video was made we have replace his bowl with a larger but shallower one and he hasn't tried to break it again :)
BigCatRescue 4 months ago
@BigCatRescue Good to hear.
19Jones91 4 months ago
how about a stone basin?
NYhippie543 5 months ago
@NYhippie543 Good idea, but we like to empty the bowls completely every day, clean and re fill. We actually switched his bowl for a shallower/wider one and he doesn't try to destroy it anymore :)
BigCatRescue 5 months ago
begali , flavio and srmoti are awesome
IBroLLyISePhIrOtH 5 months ago
What a beautiful, big kitty cat. Just like a real big house cat with a new toy, has to check it out, touch it, smell it, etc. Not that this would be a house cat, but I think I love his job.
jannisares 5 months ago
its good to see places like this actually continually think about enrichment, most places ive seen have tight administrators sticking a tree into an enclosure and simply thinking that'll do, why worry you dont see the animals from the office where you work do you! excuse the frustration just absolutely does my head in! right rant over nice name for a tiger btw a great homage to where there from :)
christiankendrick 6 months ago
you need something made from cast iron, like an old kettle
tmlafrance 6 months ago
Bengali: Hey! I like this one!! This one's shiny!!!
GhostGirl21502 9 months ago
You be stealin' his bukket. D:
But you gave him a new shiny one, so its all good.
WhiteMageMentality 9 months ago
what bengali wants is a big pond of water to swim and lay about in, give him that and a bigger enclosure and he may stop trying to rip apart his water bowl in boredom.
uching 1 year ago
@uching Bengali has a large natural enclosure with a pool, he's just a smart cat and trouble maker!
BigCatRescue 1 year ago 4
@BigCatRescue i have seen that by taking some time to watvh some of the other clips on your channel, i must say good job.
wild cats and big cats do not make great pets at all and they should be banned from circuses and private ownership.
ppl having these types of cats in their yards and homes is always a recipie for trouble with the cat the victim who suffers, or no other reason then doing what nature has made them to do.
uching 1 year ago
@uching He probably sees that hes in that small enclosure and thinks thats his pen. But if you notice uching its hot out there and cats are lazy as hell! Hes sticking close to his bowl and the shade =)
trichome333 9 months ago
he named a tiger of a race of humans
DiscoDiscoGoodGood93 1 year ago
Haha this is funny! I have a cat who does the same thing and he has a special drinking bowl for it to keep my floor as dry as possible. But my cat (a Maine coon) only is like 7 kg. Good luck with this beautiful boy!
gabyroos 1 year ago
Such a good looking boy & love the look he has as soon as Scott walks away, always checking to make sure he's not gonna get caught LoL You guys definitely care a great deal about these creatures. Keep up the good work. Luv ya guys <3
Snooshies 1 year ago
woahh bengali loves this man :-) , i want that bengal tiger , is huge
IBroLLyISePhIrOtH 1 year ago
was he born and raised in captivity?
asulike2 1 year ago
@asulike2 Yep, Bengali is a retired circus tiger
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
@BigCatRescue nice job you guys are doing
makes me sad that these tigers are endangered :-(
you should see them in the wild though, magnificent beasts
specimens weighing 600 lbs have been documented
asulike2 1 year ago
He's so cheeky. lol
lynkshadow 2 years ago
lol omg hes such a goofy tiger!! i thnk its funny the minute scott walks away bengali goes straight for the water bowl, hes a pretty smart cat!
cheetah38fan 2 years ago 2
Maybe he's bored and needs some toys to play with !
plumeria66 2 years ago
Maybe, but he as lots of stuff to play with in his enclosure and gets regular enrichment.
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
Well he's got a huge pool to play in but just likes to keep us on our toes I guess! You're right he's a good looking boy!
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
so im guessing hes a bengal tiger?
thundag0d 3 years ago
Yep, he's a bengal tiger.
BigCatRescue 3 years ago
I have a question for BCR: If I am allergic to regular house cats than will I be allergic to tigers as well?
Thx I was just wondering because I want to joing Big Cat Rescue one day
AnimalAnimeFan 3 years ago
That's a good question, I don't believe so, come for a tour and find out!
BigCatRescue 3 years ago
you have some good videos BCR
Thanx for sharing and uploading
much Respect From
Afghanistan
kungfustyler 3 years ago
Bengali is one of the coolest cats at BCR! Awesome video. Nice seeing him so close up.
alexfoxx60 3 years ago 2
LOL well lets see how long that bowl lasts!
:0)
wisfamily 3 years ago
Hey you spelled destroyed wrong in your Info, you spelled desctroyed :P
skydragonl 3 years ago
This video shows, that the simple things can make happy.
It seems so, that Bengali respect Scott so much, that Bengali didn't want to destroy Scotts work while Scott is there.
JoTheGunny 3 years ago 2
Thanks for sharing and aspect of your place we never think about. I have trouble with out house cats messing up thier water dishes. I never thought about big cats. That's great.
achivemore 3 years ago 6
Awesome! I hope Bengali is happy with his new bowl.
5/5
SnowLeopardQueen 3 years ago 7