The tiger population density in a series of protected areas in western Thailand has more than doubled over the past two decades, according to new survey data. Thailand is the final stronghold of the Indochinese tiger (Panthera tigris corbetti), the subspecies having been extirpated from neighboring Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam over the past decade due […]
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How to Throw Your Kid a Fun Animal-Themed Birthday Party
Planning a birthday party for your child is always an exciting endeavor, but when you choose an animal theme, the fun reaches new heights. An animal-themed birthday party not only sparks imaginations but also allows kids to explore the fascinating world of wildlife playfully and engagingly. Whether your child dreams of becoming a jungle explorer, […]
Wildlife Takes Center Stage in These Great Games
If you love animals and what could be more special than spotting them in the wild? If you’re lucky enough to live in an area where you can watch wildlife, then get out there and spot some! However, if you live in a more urban environment, you can enjoy wildlife too, from your computer. There […]
The ultimate tiger mum: Watch a tigress’s heart-stopping battle to protect her cubs from the jungle’s predators
Tigers, revered apex predators of astounding strength, intelligence and beauty, are the jungle’s most majestic creatures. But they’re more than just charismatic cats and fearsome hunters – as the phrase ‘tiger mum’ suggests, female tigers are also fiercely maternal, and new Disney+ film Tiger reveals this through an intimate portrait of one family. Narrated by […]
Petition: Help Shut Down Facility That Housed a Severely Injured Tiger Cub
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, […]
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 […]