Yanaba Tiger
Home»Species»Tigers» Yanaba is a tiger with an aggressive personality who prefers to be on her own. She was rescued along with three other tigers in April of 2018. Yanaba is food-motivated and enjoys hanging out on top of her den box to survey her surroundings. Born April 6, 2007 Rescued April 6, 2018 Life StoryPictures How Yanaba Came to the Sanctuary Yanaba was rescued along with three other tigers, Kaari, Shira, and Tio, from a facility in the southwestern part of the United States. Due to limited details and the ongoing situation, not much else is known about where the four tigers came from. Kaari passed away in February 2019. Personality Yanaba is very set in her ways. She prefers to live alone and not be bothered by anyone or anything unless they have food for her. When Yanaba first came to Carolina Tiger Rescue, she was living with Shira Tiger, but since she is unable to get along with her anymore, the two have been separated. Yanaba, being the tiger she is, prefers to live the solitary life. Description Yanaba barely has any ruff around her face. Her whiskers on the left side of her face are crimped. She also has perfectly round ears without any nicks or notches. Yanaba has a sleek dark coat. Where in Sanctuary Yanaba Tiger lives in Pine Forest. Yanaba's enclosure is sandwiched between Fenimore and Emerson Tigers' enclosure and Madonna Tiger's enclosure. She is away from the tour path, just the way she likes it. Rescues with Little Information The four tigers, Shira, Yanaba, Kaari, and Tio, who came from the southwestern part of...Shira Tiger
Home»Species»Tigers» Shira is a playful tiger. She was rescued along with three other tigers, Tio, Yanaba, and Kaari, in April of 2018. Shira has enjoyed all the new experiences at Carolina Tiger Rescue and typically just goes with the flow. Born September 3, 2007 Rescued April 6, 2018 Life StoryPictures How Shira Came to the Sanctuary Shira was rescued along with three other tigers, Kaari, Yanaba, and Tio, from a facility in the southwestern part of the United States in April 2018. Due to limited details and the ongoing situation, not much else is known about where the four tigers came from. Her name when she first arrived was Yashira. Carolina Tiger Rescue decided to shorten it to Shira to prevent confusion between her and the two girls she came with, who were named Yakira (then changed to Kaari) and Yanaba. Kaari passed away in February 2019. Personality Despite her age, Shira is quite playful. She enjoys running around and exploring her enclosure. She loves new enrichment and basking in her pool. Shira is very food-motivated and is settling into her new life here at Carolina Tiger Rescue. She loves to stalk up at the fence or from far away. She will most likely be at the fence to greet you or stalk you. She used to live with Kaari and Yanaba and was sometimes too playful with Kaari. Kaari would tell her right away how she felt about that. Shira loves to be sneaky and hide behind platforms, trees, and even water dishes. She is very curious and is the first one to check things out. When Shira got her first pool,...Tio Tiger
Home»Species»Tigers» Tio is an easygoing tiger. Sometimes, he even lets the vultures eat with him! Tio embraced his new home from the moment he stepped foot into his outdoor enclosure, bounding out and playfully running around. Tio enjoys stalking those who work closest to him, but visitors can get to know this social cat, too! He will often come up to greet tour guests. If not, he can be easily seen lounging in his favorite shady area toward the middle of his enclosure. Tio enjoys tearing up enrichment and relaxing in his pool during the summer. Born February 1, 2002 Rescued April 6, 2018 Life StoryPictures How Tio Came to the Sanctuary Tio was rescued along with three other tigers, Kaari, Shira, and Yanaba, from a facility in the southwestern part of the United States. Due to limited details and the ongoing situation, not much else is known about where the four tigers came from. Kaari passed away in February 2019. Personality Tio is an extremely laid-back tiger who does not seem phased by much. Even in quarantine, he just went with the flow. When we released him into his new outdoor enclosure, he came bounding out and immediately explored his new home and marked his territory. Tio is on the tour path and will often come up to greet tours. He also enjoys hanging out in his pool or in the shade at the back of his enclosure. Description Tio is a petite male tiger. He has a large head and dark fur. At some point before Tio was rescued, he was declawed on all four paws. Because the tips...
