Conservation first as rehabilitated Siberian tiger gives birth in the wild
by Damian Carrington from Environment | The Guardian on (#X94Z)
Orphaned tiger who was rehabilitated and released back into the wild has given birth to two cubs in Russia, raising hope for the species' survival
An orphaned Siberian tiger who was rehabilitated and released back into the wild has given birth two cubs, conservationists in Russia said on Thursday.
It is believed to be the first time a released tiger has gone onto become a mother and raises hope for the survival of Siberian tigers. Also known as Amur tigersjust 500 individuals remain in the wild following decades of illegal poaching and deforestation.
