KATHMANDU — Researchers have discovered brown bears in a part of Nepal not previously known to host the species, prompting a call to protect this area as a bear “stronghold.” The finding, based on camera-trap images, also expands the known range of the brown bear (Ursus arctos) in Asia. It could also mark out the […]
Tag: Bengal Tiger
Petition: Demand That a Tiger Who Escaped a Zoo Be Sent to a Reputable Sanctuary
For nearly a week, a male Bengal tiger named Tony roamed through Reynosa, Mexico as well as South Texas. Before that, he was being held captive at the Quinta La Fauna Zoo in Mexico – a zoo that has been called into question many times for dubious animal welfare practices. Then, after a week, authorities […]
Tiger Handler Mauled in Rare Incident at Dreamworld Theme Park
A senior tiger handler at Dreamworld, a popular theme park on the Gold Coast in Australia, was hospitalized after being mauled by a tiger during a routine morning interaction on Monday. The 47-year-old handler suffered serious lacerations and puncture wounds to her arm, but her condition is stable, thanks to the swift first aid response […]
Nepal’s buffalo-kills-tiger story reveals deeper pains in compensation system
KATHMANDU — Yes, you read the headline right: On Aug. 22, in a rare incident, a tethered domestic buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) killed an endangered Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) on the fringe of Nepal’s Chitwan National Park. The event, which occurred in Pratappur village within the Manahari Rural Municipality, quickly made headlines across Nepal, with […]
Adventure tours with tigers? Nepal’s proposed policy changes raise alarm
KATHMANDU — Nepal’s government has proposed zoning of protected areas, where human activities have long been highly restricted, to accommodate “adventure tourism” activities such as canyoning, mountain biking and motorboating. The sweeping changes have been proposed under the new draft National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Regulations, which have been in the works for a few […]
Nepal mulls policy shift to allow hotels back into tiger strongholds
KATHMANDU — Nepal’s Ministry of Forest and Environment is preparing fresh regulations to allow hotels to return to national parks such as Chitwan, a decade after they were shut down based on environmental concerns. Although rumors were doing the rounds in the corridors of the ministry and the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation […]
6 Famous Big Cats That Tragically Died for Human Entertainment
The stories of 7 famous big cats, such as lions and tigers, highlight the devastating consequences of keeping these creatures in captivity or as pets. This article delves into the tragic fate of these well-known big cats, unveiling the causes and dates of their untimely deaths. It emphasizes the urgency of putting an end to […]
Inside the story of the world’s most terrifying man-eater: Meet the ‘Demon’ Champawat tiger that stalked and killed 400 people
Tigers are one of the world’s most dangerous animals due to their large frame, menacing teeth and rapid speed. Because an adult tiger can weigh over 220kg (500lb), have canines up to four inches in length and run as fast as a racehorse, humans have come to fear tigers. While it is rare for tigers […]