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 […]
Tag: tigers
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 […]
How Plastic Affects Animals and Harms Them
Since the advent of plastic in the early 20th century, its production has surged tremendously, leading to a staggering accumulation of waste. By 2019, the world had produced around 460 million metric tons of plastic, contributing to approximately 7 billion metric tons of waste over time; tragically, a large portion of this waste ends up […]
Camera Catches Sighting of a Tiger with Cubs for First Time in 10 Years, Raising Hopes for Species in Thailand
This decade has been one of the most positive for news about tiger conservation of any since conservation science began in earnest, and a highlight must be this mother tiger and her two cubs sighted in Western Thailand, the first such sighting in more than 10 years of close monitoring. Tigers are stable or increasing […]
Half-eaten body is found in tiger cage at Pakistan zoo after staff spot victim’s SHOE in giant cat’s mouth
A half-eaten body has been found in a tiger cage at a Pakistan zoo after staff spotted the victim’s shoe in a giant cat’s mouth. The body was found at the Sherbagh Zoo in Bahawalpur, in the eastern province of Punjab, after staff spotted the mauled shoe in the mouth of one of the four […]
Satpura one of India’s least-known national parks
Satpura Tiger Reserve is possibly central India‘s least-known national parks, but is emerging as one of India’s must visit wildlife destinations. The reserve itself covers an area of 524 square kilometers, and along with the adjoining Bori and Panchmarhi Sanctuaries forms one of the larger Tiger reserves. Set up in 1981 and situated south of […]
Dhole – Indian Wild Dog
The Dhole, also know as the Indian Wild Dog is one of the most successful hunters from the Indian Forests. They have been placed under the ‘endangered’ category by IUCN due to loss of habitat and possible transfer of diseases from domestic and ferral dogs. They are highly social animals, and hunt in packs, often […]