Harbin, Cina

(EPA/DIEGO AZUBEL)

A Siberian tiger prepares to jump at a chicken that was fed to the tigers by a visitor at the Siberian Tiger Park and breading center in Harbin, China’s northern Heilongjiang province, 11 January 2010. The park is one of the largest breading centers for the endangered Siberian tigers, making it a popular stop for Chinese tourists to Harbin. This year is expected to see an increase in visitors to tiger parks across China as 14 February will be the first day of the Year of the Tiger, which is one of the signs on the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac calendar. The tiger is synonym with power, courage and confidence.