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Scientists on both sides weigh in as concerns are raised over animals’ welfare and viability of ambitious project to repopulate Asian savannah. (Supplied by DFFE)

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…

The role of the NSPCA or SPCA is to ensure re-capture methods are humane and welfare is considered. Photo: Supplied
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‘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

A juvenile leopard cat, seized by authorities during an anti-smuggling operation, is seen past suspected smugglers during a press conference announcing the seizure of trafficked exotic animals in Surabaya on March 27, 2019. (Getty)

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

Tigers are not native to South Africa, so here are some useful tips on what to do if you encounter a tiger. (AFP)

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.

People in places such as China believe that tiger bones have medicinal and spiritual properties.

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.

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.

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.

Tigers are not native to South Africa, so here are some useful tips on what to do if you encounter a tiger. (AFP)

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.

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.

Runaway tiger reunited with owner

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

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.

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.