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...
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Annie Vera Hunnestad
- Sep 2, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Tanya Erzinclioglu
- Aug 12, 2022
- 7 min
Get those tigers thinking!
Similar to humans, captive animals need stimulation to prevent boredom. Positive reinforcement training sessions One of the ways that...
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Tanya Erzinclioglu
- Jul 22, 2022
- 5 min
Getting in touch with a tiger
Human-animal interactions In a captive setting, it’s hugely important to take into account the human-tiger relationship and/or...
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Tanya Erzinclioglu
- Jul 15, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Tanya Erzinclioglu
- Jul 8, 2022
- 5 min
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...
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Tanya Erzinclioglu
- Jul 1, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Tunya Chinpilas
- Jun 24, 2022
- 6 min
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...
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Tanya Erzinclioglu
- Jun 17, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Annie Vera Hunnestad
- Jun 12, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Tunya Chinpilas
- Jun 10, 2022
- 4 min
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
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