Tigers In the News
- As Incomes Rise, So Does Animal Trade
Along with many of its neighbors, China is now a giant consumer of items like machinery, cars, washing powder, clothes and — yes — python-skin handbags and tiger parts, bear bile and other ingredients for traditional medicines or meals that once belonged to the aristocracy. - Malaysia Reaffirms its Commitment to Conserve Tiger Population
Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment in protecting and conserving the population of tigers in the recently concluded Tiger Summit held in St. Petersburg, Russia. - Experts Link 'Stress' to Bengal Tigers Getting Smaller
India's endangered Bengal tiger is dwindling not only in numbers, but also in stature, according to a recent survey that suggests the famed big cats are getting physically smaller. Experts say the Bengal tiger is losing weight because of "stress" associated with environmental changes impacting their natural habitat in the Sunderban mangrove swamps on the India-Bangladesh border. - Putin Supports Harsher Punishment for Tiger Poaching
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin expressed his support of tougher punishment for illegal hunting, including the poaching of tigers. - Tiger Death Hits Sariska Conservation Bid
The poisoning to death of a relocated tiger in Rajasthan's Sariska reserve has dealt a body blow to efforts being made to save the endangered animal.