| The International Exotic Animal Sanctuary was | | | | bears differ from grizzly bears in that they are |
| formed as a non profit organization to look after | | | | smaller in size with a smaller shoulder hump and |
| the welfare of abused felines and other exotic | | | | longer, smoother, more tapered ears. Their |
| animals and also to educate the public on their | | | | impressive dimensions and sense of power makes |
| importance in the eco system. Inhabitants at the | | | | them a crowd favorite. |
| International Exotic Feline Sanctuary in Dallas | | | | Another powerful inhabitant is the Siberian Tiger, |
| include bobcats, jaguars, leopards, tigers, lions and | | | | known as the largest in the cat family these |
| bears as well as several other feline species. | | | | animals can weigh more than 300 kilograms. Being |
| Animals at the sanctuary are given proper food | | | | the only feline with stripes, the tiger is most |
| and offered expert veterinary care. The big cats | | | | certainly the most easily recognizable big cat. Its |
| are given their food mixed with essential minerals | | | | coat varies from dark orange to reddish ochre, |
| and vitamins so that they get a balanced diet, | | | | and the belly, neck and insides of the limbs are |
| also animals are kept in large open enclosures that | | | | creamy white. The Siberian tiger generally has the |
| mimic their natural habitat as much as possible. | | | | palest coat while the tiger in Indochina is much |
| A popular animal at the sanctuary is the American | | | | darker. |
| Black Bear that is native to the region; Black | | | | A number of Dallas hotels can be found around |
| Bears are usually black in color with a pale muzzle | | | | this attraction. Hotels in Dallas offer great choice |
| and sometimes a white chest spot. Western | | | | when it comes to the range of accommodation |
| populations are usually lighter being brown, | | | | offered. Visitors can rest assured that their |
| cinnamon, or even blond. They have small eyes, | | | | vacation will be comfortable as well as educative |
| rounded ears, long snout and short tail. The black | | | | by visiting such centers in the city of Dallas. |