Ten years ago, Tiger Temple was shut down. But did tiger welfare improve for the confiscated tigers?

Tiger colour morphs in zoos raise conservation and welfare concerns

On Friday, tragic news broke from northern Thailand where 72 captive tigers have died from a suspected viral outbreak in two tourism facilities. At this time, the cause of these tiger deaths is still unclear, with various news channels reporting feline distemper , canine distemper and avian bird flu as potential causes for the deaths. Government agencies investigating the cases have stated that they performed a range of diagnostic tests including necropsies and laboratory

Captive tigers face mental distress from stress, boredom and lack of control. Addressing their psychological health is key to better welfare