siberian tiger

A siberian tiger's dramatic encounter with a farm gate in China's Heilongjiang province has sparked concern. This incident, captured on video, follows a series of tiger attacks, including one on a farmer. Authorities are urging vigilance and protective measures, especially during dawn and dusk, when the tigers are most active.

Eighty-four cubs of the siberian tiger, one of the most endangered animals in the world, have been born since March 2007 in northeast China's Heilongjiang province.

Over 50 tiger cubs have been born this year in China's largest siberian tiger breeding centre in the country's northwestern Heilongjiang province. Scientists handpick certain tigers, using a DNA database, to breed the next generation every year, the park said in a statement on Sunday.

One of the rare siberian tigers set free by Russian President Vladimir Putin was spotted near the Sino-Russian border, a month after it strayed into China, official media reports here said.

A siberian tiger terrorized a Chinese village, leaving a farmer injured and residents on high alert. The massive feline was caught on camera ramming through a metal gate, prompting authorities to warn of potential danger. While one tiger was confirmed, a local claims to have seen two of the endangered predators.

National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and Russia have already formed a subgroup on tiger and leopard conservation and signed a pact. The visit is part of the Tiger Watch Project of the Global Tiger Forum (GTF).

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling will receive a pair of siberian tigers from Pafos zoo in Cyprus in an animal exchange programme. The Darjeeling zoo will send two red pandas in exchange, said zoo officials.

DNA from an extinct sub-species of tiger has revealed that the ancestors of modern tigers migrated through the heart of China, along what would later become known as 'the Silk Road'.

At least 11 siberian tigers have died for want of food at the Shenyang Forest Wild Life Zoo, a private enterprise in northeast China's Liaoning province.

Under attack for not cracking down on the use of tiger body parts in traditional medicine, China has finalized two separate agreements with India and Russia to step up protection of tigers and other endangered species, the state-media reported today.

Two dead Bengal tiger cubs have been found in a refrigerator at a zoo in China, where the animal's body parts are prized as medicines, in the second such incident within a week.

The decision was taken during a bilateral meeting held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin in the port city of Vladivostok in Russia's Far East Region.

The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling is set to get the first high-altitude single-end aquarium in India. The new aquarium will house larger species of ornamental fishes. The existing reptile house will be converted into a single-end aquarium. The reptile house, which currently has a small tank for common fishes, has been closed for visitors during winter due to reptiles' hibernation. Meanwhile, a pair of siberian tigers will be on display at the zoo from January 10.

BANGALORE: The ongoing Afghan war has forced seven siberian tigers to wait for two more months to permanently settle down in Bannerghatta National Park.

After evading Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur for over a decade, the majestic Siberian cranes might soon be back in the park, but not as a migratory bird.

A Chinese zoo is selling bottled tiger urine for Rs 600, claiming it can cure rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions. The zoo suggests mixing it with white wine and ginger slices for therapeutic benefits. However, experts say the claims lack evidence, and reactions range from curiosity to disgust. The product's safety is also being questioned.

On International Tiger Day, Hyderabad Times turns the spotlight on the fascinating big cat.

New Jersey police arrested Zyair Dennis, 24, for defiant trespassing and violating city ordinances after she climbed a fence at Cohanzick Zoo to approach a siberian tiger, risking an attack. Footage showed Dennis narrowly avoiding being bitten. Authorities released the video to locate Dennis, leading to her arrest. She awaits a court date.

Several human-tiger tugof-war games were held in Changsha Ecological Zoo, in Hunan, last week as a trial of the activity, which will be officially launched next week.

International conservation experts who cry foul about China’s inability to stop the eating of tiger meat and bones are now faced with a new challenge.

A zoo in China has been selling siberian tiger urine as a remedy for ailments like rheumatism, despite the lack of scientific evidence supporting its medicinal benefits. The product has faced significant backlash from medical experts and conservationists who claim it distorts traditional Chinese medicine and harms tiger conservation efforts.

In a bizarre incident, a man in the US took a tiger cub for a stroll through a commercial area of a Chicago suburb and even entered a bar with the animal after which he was charged with misdemeanours.

Tigers, the largest cat species, have seen their habitats shrink due to human encroachment. All subspecies are endangered, with nine existing types, including Bengal, Siberian, Sumatran, and South China tigers. Unique stripe patterns identify individual tigers. Habitat loss and poaching are key threats. Extinct subspecies include the Caspian, Bali, and Javan tigers.

Two orphaned Amur tigers, Boris and Svetlaya, were reunited in the wilds of Russia after a three-year, 200-kilometer separation. Raised in captivity and released into different areas, Boris remarkably traveled the vast distance to rejoin Svetlaya. They successfully bred, boosting the endangered Amur tiger population and highlighting the success of conservation efforts.

Tigers and bears share habitats in Russia and India. Their encounters are a subject of fascination. Tigers hunt with stealth and precision. Bears rely on brute strength and endurance. The outcome of a clash depends on size, environment, and timing. These powerful animals compete for food and territory. Their interactions are unpredictable and highlight nature's raw power.

The only taxidermist in the country, working at the sole Taxidermy Center at Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Gaikwad has been preserving rare animals through taxidermy over the last few years.

The UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav is coming to Bahraich on November 5th along with his wife and member of parliament Dimple Yadav.