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Psychological Health Issues in Captive Tigers: Addressing the Invisible Wounds
Captive tigers face mental distress from stress, boredom and lack of control. Addressing their psychological health is key to better welfare
Tanya Erzinclioglu
Mar 144 min read


10 Ways Our Supporters Have Changed Lives for Captive Tigers
Thanks to the incredible generosity and dedication of our supporters, we’ve been able to make a real difference in the lives of these tigers
For Tigers
Mar 74 min read


Big Cat Legislation in Thailand: Protections, Challenges, and the Role of Advocacy
Thailand has long been committed to the conservation and welfare of big cats, particularly native species such as tigers.
For Tigers
Feb 214 min read


Engaging the senses: Why Sensory Enrichment is Essential for Captive Tigers
Sensory enrichment techniques are essential for enhancing the welfare of captive tigers by stimulating their senses and encouraging natural
Tanya Erzinclioglu
Feb 144 min read


End-of-Year Tiger Welfare Update: Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025
As 2024 comes to an end, we at For Tigers are proud to reflect on a year of impactful progress in captive tiger welfare.
Tanya Erzinclioglu
Dec 27, 20245 min read


Enhancing Tiger Welfare: Zoo Ball Donations to Three Facilities
Tiger balls are great enrichment and promote physical health in captive tigers.
Tanya Erzinclioglu
Dec 20, 20243 min read


The Power of Enrichment: Transforming Lives at Tiger World
Tiger enrichment workshops are a great way to improve tiger lives while also educating the keepers.
Tanya Erzinclioglu
Dec 13, 20244 min read


Golden Tabby Tiger Sighting in Wild: A Reminder of the Perils of Captive Inbreeding
News this week of a golden tiger, also known as a tabby tiger spotted in Kaziranga National Park in North-eastern India, served as a...
Anna Fourage
Feb 21, 20242 min read


Liger numbers on the rise
Ligers are a hybrid species, born from a female tiger and male lion (1). They are characterized by their large size and unique spotted...
Mia White
Aug 31, 20233 min read


Different tiger colors and their implications for welfare and conservation
If you ask a group of people what their favorite animal is, chances are at least some of them will answer “white tigers”. In fact many...
Annie Vera Hunnestad
Sep 2, 20224 min read


Get those tigers thinking!
Similar to humans, captive animals need stimulation to prevent boredom. Positive reinforcement training sessions One of the ways that...
Tanya Erzinclioglu
Aug 12, 20227 min read


Getting in touch with a tiger
Human-animal interactions Direct contact - keeper feeds leaves to a tiger | For Tigers, 2014 In a captive setting, it’s hugely important...
Tanya Erzinclioglu
Jul 22, 20225 min read


Are tigers solitary?
An important part of caring for animals in captivity is ensuring they live in the correct, natural social structure – but is equally...
Tanya Erzinclioglu
Jul 15, 20224 min read


Getting creative with nutrition
Eating Grass While tigers are obligate carnivores, they will eat grass and other plants such as bamboo as part of their digestion...
Tanya Erzinclioglu
Jul 8, 20225 min read


TIGER TEMPLE UPDATE: LAST 5 ENCLOSURE
Since 2016, For Tigers has been closely following the progress and welfare status of the Tiger Temple Tigers. Despite many setbacks and a...
Tanya Erzinclioglu
Jul 1, 20223 min read


The downside of 'clean' tiger parks
Have you visited Huahin's newest Safari and Adventure Park (HHSA)? Were you refreshed to see the exhibits’ shiny, clean, and...
Tunya Chinpilas
Jun 24, 20226 min read


The value of a captive-born tiger cub
Almost monthly there are reports of zoos or captive wildlife facilities successfully breeding tigers. On the surface, this sounds...
Tanya Erzinclioglu
Jun 17, 20224 min read


COMMENTARY: Disappointing decision on British Animals Abroad Bill
The Animals Abroad Bill, as originally agreed upon in cabinet, was meant to protect animals in foreign countries from pressures such as...
Annie Vera Hunnestad
Jun 12, 20222 min read


THE UGLY TRUTH ABOUT LIGERS
What is a liger? Ligers are a hybrid between a tiger and a lion and have no conservation value. They suffer serious health and welfare issue
Tunya Chinpilas
Jun 10, 20224 min read
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