Cheyenne Mountain Zoo mourned the death of a rare two-year-old Amur Tiger last week, which was ultimately a very unfortunate accident. Mila, the Amur tiger, which is an endangered species in the wild, died after suffering a spinal injury upon a fall from a bench at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado, according to the news […]
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3D Printed Replicas Ensure a Sustainable Future for Wildlife
In the lush rainforests of Arunachal Pradesh, India, where majestic tigers, clouded leopards, eagles, and hornbills roam, lies a treasure trove of cultural heritage held dear by the Nyishi community, the largest Indigenous tribe in the state. Among their traditions is the donning of a byopa, an intricate handwoven cane cap adorned with the upper […]
Nepal won’t set fresh tiger number goal, to focus on coexistence, connectivity
KATHMANDU — After nearly tripling its population of tigers in just 12 years, Nepal’s conservation authorities have decided to now focus on improving human-tiger coexistence and shoring up the big cat’s connectivity between different habitats across the country. The National Tiger Conservation Action Plan (NTCAP) for 2023-2032 sets four strategic objectives: ensuring effective management of […]
Critics decry Nepal minister’s ‘terrible idea’ of ‘sport hunting’ tigers
KATHMANDU — Nepal’s environment minister has suggested allowing wealthy foreigners to kill tigers for “sport,” sparking outrage from wildlife experts, conservationists and local community representatives. Birendra Mahato raised the issue in a recent podcast interview, where he said he’d received offers from U.S. and Japanese hunters who wanted to pay millions of dollars to kill […]
Study Reveals Elephants and Tigers as Top Choices for Brits Seeking Wildlife Encounters
According to a recent study, elephants and tigers have emerged as the most desired animals for Brits hoping to witness them in their natural habitats. The research, conducted by Audley Travel, also identified lions and dolphins as highly sought-after wildlife encounters among the British population. In addition to the aforementioned animals, giraffes and giant pandas […]
What is a Selfie Worth? Undercover Investigation Reveals Tiger Abuse in Thai Zoos
Animal rights charity Lady Freethinker (LFT) has conducted an undercover investigation into the treatment of tigers in Thai zoos, revealing widespread abuse for tourist selfies. LFT visited 11 zoos across Thailand and documented instances of cruelty against the tigers used as “photo props.” The investigation uncovered disturbing practices, including tigers having lighter flames placed under […]
‘Europe’s Joe Exotic’ torn to shreds and eaten by lions as cops find just traces of body
Cops were only able to find parts of the body of a zoo owner who was torn to shreds by his own lions while he tried to feed them. Jozef B, 56, who is better known as Europe’s Joe Exotic, was slaughtered by his lions on Tuesday (May 16) after attempting to feed the beasts […]
Lack of large prey may be feeding rise in Nepal’s human-tiger conflicts
KATHMANDU — Until a few months ago, residents of Geruwa, a rural municipality in western Nepal, used to rush to their homes before dusk and shut themselves indoors. That was the only way they knew to protect themselves and their livestock from the tigers that would prowl this area on the fringes of Bardiya National […]