A shocking case has emerged from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, revealing the rescue of an 8-month-old female tiger with multiple broken bones from a privately-owned facility. The poor young tiger was diagnosed with 10 fractures and severe decalcification of her bones due to an unhealthy diet. Given the condition of the tiger, […]
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A tiger cat gains new species designation, but conservation challenges remain
Many of the world’s small wildcats are enigmatic, elusive and roam beyond the media spotlight enjoyed by their big cat cousins. But you could be forgiven for never having heard of Latin America’s cloud forest-dwelling small cat Leopardus pardinoides, as researchers only recently described it as a new species. A team comprised of dozens of […]
Cable car proposal is Nepal’s latest plan to commercialize national parks
KATHMANDU — Nepal’s Ministry of Forest and Environment is preparing to allow the construction of ropeways inside protected areas of the country, a draft of a proposed regulation seen by Mongabay suggests. Ropeways, which carry cable cars, are not permitted in protected areas such as national parks under current laws. But the proposed National Parks […]
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 […]
For Nepal, 2023 changed course of tiger conservation efforts
KATHMANDU — A year after nearly tripling its population of tigers (Panthera tigris) in just 12 years, Nepal’s conservation authorities and stakeholders decided in 2023 to change their approach from increasing numbers to sustaining the milestone achievement. While shoring up the number of tigers around the world, which had reached historical lows, was the main […]