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Caspian Tiger Extinct But Lives On In Siberian Tiger

(PhysOrg.com) -- The extraordinary Caspian Tiger became extinct over 40-years ago. Through modern genetic analysis it has been discovered the Caspian Tiger and the Siberian or Amur Tiger still in existence ...

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Scientists: Lions and tigers roar a bit like babies cry

When lions and tigers roar loudly and deeply – terrifying every creature within earshot – they are somewhat like human babies crying for attention, although their voices are much deeper.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Nov 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Russian and US veterinarians collaborate to solve mysterious wild tiger deaths

A team of Russian veterinary colleagues and health experts from the Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo are collaborating to understand how distemper -- a virus afflicting domestic dogs and many wildlife ...

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created Sep 30, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

There's no magic number for saving endangered species

A new study offers hope for species such as the Siberian Tiger that might be considered 'too rare to save', so long as conservation efforts can target key threats.

Biology / Ecology

created May 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

World leaders seek to save the tiger from extinction

The tiger's losing struggle against extinction received a boost Sunday from an unprecedented 13-state summit that aims to double the big cat's population by the next Year of the Tiger in 2022.

Biology / Ecology

created Nov 21, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 2

Tigers in serious trouble around the world, including here in the US

As many Asian countries prepare to celebrate Year of the Tiger beginning February 14, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reports that tigers are in crisis around the world, including here in the United States, where more tigers are ...

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created Feb 10, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

World's rarest big cat gets a check-up

The world's rarest big cat is alive and well. At least one of them, that is, according to researchers from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) who captured and released a female Far Eastern leopard in Russia last week.

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