Published right before International Tiger Day (in the Year of the Tiger), a surprising report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reveals that the global tiger population has surged by 40% since 2015. This increase means there are now between 3,726 and 5,578 tigers worldwide, reflecting improvements in monitoring techniques rather than an actual … [Read more...] about World Tiger Population Has Grown by 40% Since 2015, Conservation Group Finds
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Last Tasmanian Tiger Seen in Newly Colorized 1933 Footage
A recently digitized and color-enhanced newsreel from the year 1933 has brought forth a captivating glimpse of the Tasmanian Tiger, a creature that vanished from existence in 1936. Released this week by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA), which preserves and shares Australia’s audiovisual heritage, the one-minute video was colorized by Samuel … [Read more...] about Last Tasmanian Tiger Seen in Newly Colorized 1933 Footage
Siberian Tiger Paw vs. Human Hand
The Siberian tiger is the largest of the tiger subspecies, and it can reach an impressive weight of up to 300 kg (660 lbs). This means that a Siberian tiger's paw is also quite large. In fact, it is about the same size as a human hand. As you can see in the image above, the Siberian tiger's paw is much wider and longer than the human hand. It also has sharp claws and thick … [Read more...] about Siberian Tiger Paw vs. Human Hand
Guard’s Touching Rescue: Endangered Black Tiger Cub Found and Nurtured
In a heartwarming display of compassion and responsibility, a dedicated guardian stumbled upon a tiny, fragile treasure – a living fetus of a Dean. Without hesitation, he took on the solemn duty of nurturing and protecting this remarkable find. As events unfolded, it was revealed that this tiny creature was none other than a black tiger, a member of the rare and imperiled … [Read more...] about Guard’s Touching Rescue: Endangered Black Tiger Cub Found and Nurtured
Zoo celebrates birth of two critically endangered sumatran tiger cubs
It’s always an exciting day at a zoo when a new baby animal is born, but it’s even more special when it’s a member of an endangered species: each new birth is a step towards ensuring their future survival. Now, the San Diego Safari Park is celebrating the arrival of two critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs. The park announced in a press release yesterday that the … [Read more...] about Zoo celebrates birth of two critically endangered sumatran tiger cubs