in-the-news

Tigers' sanctuary under threat

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:21:18 +0100

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Ironic conservation: APP touts tiger relocation after allegedly destroying tiger's home

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:40:27 +0100

A female Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) has been relocated from her threatened rainforest home to Sembilang National Park. According to Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) and the Sumatran Tiger Conservation Foundation (YPHS), the tiger had become an issue in its home region due to human and wildlife conflict. The group touted saving the tiger as 'a significant moment for Sumatran tiger preservation'. However, Greenpeace says that the tiger would never have been a problem if APP were not destroying its habitat. http://bit.ly/oOQxtv

Tiger Population Hits Crisis Point

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:35:57 +0100

Just 30 wild tigers survive today in Viet Nam out of 3,200 across the world, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
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Endangered Sumatran tiger dies in trap on APP concession in Indonesia

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:35:53 +0100

Recently word came to a Greenpeace office in Indonesia that a Sumatran tiger was stuck in an animal trap in the province of Riau. It was trapped for six days in total without food or water. After a week of suffering forest officers arrived to evacuate the tiger – but it was too late. The tiger died during the rescue attempt.

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5 Poachers Sentenced to Jail for Killing Tigress

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:50:45 +0100

5 poachers sentenced to 31-year jail term for killing tigress
(Rajasthan, India) A court today sentenced five hunters 31 years of imprisonment under six sections of the Wildlife Protection Act for killing a tigress in Sariska reserve in 2004.

Leonardo DiCaprio Lends His Name In Saving Tigers

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:34:31 +0100

"Illegal poaching of tigers for their parts and massive habitat loss due to palm oil, timber and paper production are driving this species to extinction," said the actor in a statement. 'If we don't take action now, one of the most iconic animals on our planet could be gone in just a few decades. By saving tigers, we can also protect some of our last remaining ancient forests and improve the lives of indigenous communities."

Status of World Tiger Populations (2005)

Fri, 27 May 2011 07:08:25 +0100

Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright - Beijing Review Jan 13 2005

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Chinese tiger as good as extinct

Fri, 27 May 2011 06:55:19 +0100

Wildlife reserves not big enough to support cat, says researcher who spent a year on search

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