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 […]
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Can captive tigers be part of the effort to save wild populations?
Captive tigers in the United States outnumber those living in the wild. The World Wildlife Federation estimates around 5,000 of the big cats reside in the U.S., mostly owned by private citizens. The health of this population is a genetic mystery for conservation groups and researchers interested in how the captive tigers could help stabilize […]
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 […]
New Jersey Woman Charged for Attempting to Touch Tiger at Zoo
A New Jersey woman has been charged after being caught on video trying to touch a tiger at the Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Police identified the woman as Zyair Dennis, 24, from Millville. She faces a charge of defiant trespassing following the incident that took place on August 20, 2024. According to authorities, […]
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 […]
Five Adorable Examples of Twin Animals
Humans aren’t the only animals that can be twins! From playful pups to cuddly cubs, twin animals captivate us with their endearing behaviors and unique bonds. These adorable pairs offer a glimpse into the fascinating world of animal family dynamics and the joy of seeing nature’s double acts in action. 1. Twin Cows Source: The […]
Great news for the endangered tiger: A 250% increase in tiger numbers recorded in Thailand
There’s phenomenal news for the Endangered tiger: There’s been a 250% increase in tiger numbers in Thailand’s Western Forest Complex (WEFCOM) over a 15-year period from 2007 to 2023. Thailand’s remarkable success, increasing the number of tigers in WEFCOM from about 40 to more than 140, stands in stark contrast to the tiger’s fate elsewhere […]
Urgent Measures Needed to Save the Malayan Tiger
A recent series of tragic deaths has amplified fears for the Malayan tiger, with conservationists and wildlife authorities calling the situation a “national emergency.” Native to the jungles of peninsular Malaysia, the Malayan tiger is critically endangered, with fewer than 150 left in the wild. Their numbers have drastically declined due to habitat loss, illegal […]