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Tigers

South African cheetahs arrive safely in India, now conservationists wait to see whether the big cats can thrive
The Green Guardian
/ 21 February 2023

South African cheetahs arrive safely in India, now conservationists wait to see whether the big cats can thrive

Scientists on both sides weigh in as concerns are raised over animals’ welfare and viability of ambitious project to repopulate Asian savannah

But questions remain over viability of contentious project

By Sheree Bega
‘Anyone can own a tiger in SA’: Tigers and the exotic pet trade
The Green Guardian
/ 2 February 2023

‘Anyone can own a tiger in SA’: Tigers and the exotic pet trade

With more tigers on the loose, experts point to an unregulated captive breeding industry as the source of the trouble

By Sheree Bega
Facebook is a ‘major enabler’ of illegal trade in wildlife
The Green Guardian
/ 24 April 2022

Facebook is a ‘major enabler’ of illegal trade in wildlife

An Avaaz Investigation shows how its algorithms drag casual users into international wildlife trafficking rabbit hole

By Sheree Bega
More than 2000 tigers killed and trafficked this century — report
Article
/ 21 August 2019

More than 2000 tigers killed and trafficked this century — report

With an average of more than 120 illegally trafficked tigers seized each year, Traffic warned there was little sign of respite for the species.

By Agency
SA’s lion trade endangers big cats abroad, says environment agency
Article
/ 19 July 2017

SA’s lion trade endangers big cats abroad, says environment agency

South Africa’s sanctioned, annual export of 800 lion skeletons directly exacerbates the plight of wild tigers.

By Peter Rothpletz
Undercover at the wedding of the century – Part 2
Article
/ 28 April 2016

Undercover at the wedding of the century – Part 2

How it went avo-shaped: Shaun de Vaal continues to detail his exploits as a spy in the recent big bash in Turkey.

By Shaun De Waal
Tiger population on the rise in Nepal
Article
/ 31 July 2013

Tiger population on the rise in Nepal

Tigers are more numerous in Nepal than at any time since the 1970s, a census has shown, giving conservationists hope that the big cats can be saved.

By Staff Reporter
Fury over ‘tame’ tiger’s finger snack
Article
/ 31 May 2012

Fury over ‘tame’ tiger’s finger snack

A father from Rustenburg in North West is considering legal action after a Bengal tiger bit off part of his child’s finger.

By Sapa
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Article
/ 21 October 2011

Nepal scientists scoop poop for tiger database

Scientists in Nepal are to build a DNA database of the endangered Bengal tiger by recording a unique genetic fingerprint from each adult’s faeces.

By Frankie Taggart
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Article
/ 29 July 2010

Runaway tiger reunited with owner

Panjo the tiger was found on Wednesday night after going walkabout for two days.

By Yadhana Jadoo
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Article
/ 27 July 2010

Search continues for missing tiger

Panjo the tiger, who reportedly jumped out of his owners’ bakkie on Tuesday morning and went walkabout, has caused a stir.

By Jenni Ogrady
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Article
/ 11 October 2008

Happy birthday, Mr Putin, here’s a tiger!

On Friday, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin showed off his latest birthday present: a rare two-and-a-half-month-old Siberian tiger.

By Luke Harding

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