Conservationists have for the first time adopted a crime analysis strategy developed for urban policing and applied it to assess the effectiveness of counterpoaching measures to protect the critically endangered Malayan tiger, according to a study published in Frontiers in Conservation Science. A deep-forest ranger patrol was established by conservation NGO Panthera in collaboration with […]
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Comparative Genomic Study Sheds New Light on Cat Evolution
New research led by Texas A&M University and the University of Missouri scientists explains how cats, including domestic cats, lions, tigers, Geoffroy’s cats and Asian leopard cats, evolved into different species and sheds light on how different genetic changes in cats relate to survival abilities like the ability to smell prey. “Our goal was to […]
5 AMAZING Tiger Rescues!
We are used to hearing of instances like “Tiger King” and poaching, where tigers are unfairly treated. But, in the realm of wildlife Conservation, stories of remarkable tiger rescues stand as inspiration and differentiation from the norm. Luckily, these magnificent creatures have been saved from the clutches of danger through the unwavering dedication of conservationists. […]
Nepal’s tiger conservation gets tech boost with AI-powered deer tracking
KATHMANDU – In the golden hours of twilight, as a tiger tries to hide its long shadows, a herd of spotted deer graze in tranquil oblivion. Every rustle in the bushes nearby prompts members of the herd to quickly raise their head, look for signs of danger and then continue grazing. Yet they are unable […]
Beautiful rare tiger killed in accident at zoo months after being rehomed there
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 […]
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 […]