Census Finds Nearly 3,000 Tigers In India
The country counted a total of 2,967 wild tigers, an increase of more than 30% in four years.
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The Problem With That Video Of Tigers Squaring Off With A Drone
The enclosure in China's Heilongjiang province, where the drone video was filmed, has been accused of keeping animals in "deplorable conditions."
WATCH: In The War Between Tigers And Drone, Chalk One Up For Tigers
Sure they might be chubby — to put it charitably — but they're still tigers. And when Chinese zookeepers mobilized a drone to get them some exercise, the big cats had little trouble bringing it down.
40 Dead Tiger Cubs Found In Freezer At Thai Buddhist Temple
Thai authorities raided the temple, which operated as a zoo, after it was accused of illegal wildlife trafficking. Parks officials have been moving the temple's adult tigers to shelters elsewhere.
'Jungle Book' Love: Why I Identify With The 'Flower In Underpants'
Growing up in India, she was a fan of the dubbed-in-Hindi TV series. As a globetrotting adult, she is touched by the Disney movie version.
Number Of Wild Tigers Increases For First Time In 100 Years
Early in the 20th century, the world had some 100,000 tigers, according to estimates. The number fell sharply over time — but the World Wildlife Fund says it has now risen for the first time in years.
'Blood Of The Tiger': Shedding Light On China's Farmed-Tiger Trade
The endangered animals are bred for luxury items, like tiger bone wine and tigerskin rugs. By raising the demand for these goods, the farms pose a threat to wild tigers, says author J.A. Mills.