Dakota Zoo exhibit to be secure Dec 29, 2007
The area will house Siberian tigers and snow leopards by the middle of next summer. Terry Lincoln, director of the zoo, said the freak accident in California is a good reminder of what must be done to ensure the safety of both the public and the animals. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Tiger escapes, kills 1, injures 2 before being shot Dec 28, 2007
Siberian tigers are classified as endangered and there are more than 600 of the animals living in captivity worldwide. Associated Press writer Daisy Nguyen in Los Angeles contributed to this report. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Tiger Attack - Could It Happen Here? Dec 28, 2007
Four Siberian tigers inhabit Rochesters zoo. Its the same breed involved in the San Francisco mauling in which one person was killed, and two were injured. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Erie, San Francisco exhibits differ Dec 28, 2007
It will house two Siberian tigers that have yet to arrive at the zoo. The bottom halves of the 16-foot walls will be glass, with top portions made of other materials, Mitchell said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Zoo seeks clues to deadly tiger attack Dec 28, 2007
There are more than 600 endangered Siberian tigers living in captivity worldwide. U.S. Department of Agriculture spokesman Jim Rogers said his agency is looking into the attack for violations of federal animal-welfare laws. (Globe and Mail -- International)
China closes zoo after tiger beheaded Dec 27, 2007
Siberian tigers, also known as Amur tigers, are among the world's 10 most endangered species. They live in northeast China and the Russian Far East. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Escaped tiger kills one at San Francisco Zoo Dec 27, 2007
Tatiana is one of two Siberian tigers in the zoo's collections, according to its Web site. Last December, the 350-pound, or 160-kilogram, tiger reached through the cage's iron bars and badly lacerated the zookeeper's arm. (International Herald Tribune)
Zoo has taken extra tiger precautions Dec 27, 2007
A total of 186 tigers live in the AZA-accredited zoos, including the Pittsburgh Zoo, which has four Amur tigers, also known as Siberian tigers ... There are 600 Siberian tigers worldwide living in captivity, according to the zoo Web site. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Help save the wolves Dec 27, 2007
Alaskan Wildlife Expert wrote on Dec 26, 2007 10:28 PM:" There are 20-30 major wildlife conservative organizations. Probably over 100 total. Just do a Google search and youll see how many. It seems to me the wolves are a non-issue. Wolves will never be extinct. I wish these organizations would focus on animals that are truly in danger of becoming extinct; e.g., African and Asian Elephants, Rhinos, Asian and Siberian Tigers, Panda Bears, the Great Apes, and the list goes on and on to include... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Chewed Off Part Of Keeper's Arm Last Year... Dec 27, 2007
Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesTwo Siberian tigers lay on the grass in their enclosure at the San Francisco Zoo in this May 18, 2006, file photo. A 350-pound tiger named Tatiana escaped from its enclosure at the San Francisco Zoo on Dec. 25, 2007, killed a man and injured two others. (The Drudge Report)
Questions Linger After Deadly Tiger Attack Dec 27, 2007
" The first attack happened right outside the tiger's enclosure - the victim died at the scene. Another was about 300 yards away, in front of the zoo cafe. The police chief said the animal was mauling the man, and when officers yelled at it to stop, it turned toward them and they opened fire. Only then did they see the third victim, police said. About 20 visitors were in the zoo when the attacks happened about an hour before the 6 p.m. closing time, officials said. Employees and visitors were... (CBS News)
Zoo a crime scene as officials seek clues to fatal tiger attack Dec 27, 2007
Siberian tigers are classified as endangered and there are more than 600 of the animals living in captivity worldwide. This undated file photo provided by the San Francisco Zoo shows Tatiana, a female Siberian tiger. (AZCentral -- News)
Tiger Kills One At Zoo Dec 27, 2007
Siberian tigers are classified as endangered and there are more than 600 of the animals living in captivity worldwide. MMVII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News)
San Francisco Zoo Closed After Tiger Killed Visitor Dec 27, 2007
Siberian tigers are considered critically endangered. There are more than 600 of the animals living in captivity worldwide. (National Geographic)
Local woman theorizes how tiger escaped zoo Dec 27, 2007
Siberian tigers are classified as endangered and there are more than 600 of the animals living in captivity worldwide. There's more tigers living in cages than in the wild, said McElroy. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
more reader opinions Dec 27, 2007
Editor - It's time to close down the San Francisco Animal Detention Center, euphemistically known as "the Zoo." The most unfortunate and tragic tiger attack reminds us that Siberian tigers belong in. Siberia. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Escaped tiger kills zoo visitor Dec 26, 2007
The zoo has Siberian tigers and rarer, smaller Sumatran tigers. It was not clear which subspecies of tiger was involved in the incident. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Escaped tiger kills visitor, mauls 2 at San Francisco Zoo; cat fatally shot Dec 26, 2007
According to the zoo's Web site, the zoo has two Siberian tigers, Tony and Tatiana, who live in an outdoor enclosure near the Lion House. It also has a female Sumatran tiger, Padang, at the west end of the Lion House. (AZCentral -- News)
Zoo tiger escapes, kills Dec 26, 2007
Along with Siberian tigers, an , the zoo has rarer and smaller Sumatran tigers. Copyright 2007 CNN. All rights reserved. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Dead tiger cubs found in fridge at Chinese zoo: report Dec 25, 2007
Siberian tigers, among the world's most endangered animals, mostly live in northeast China and the Russian Far East. Of the 400 estimated left remaining in the wild, only 10 to 17 live in China, according to Xinhua. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Rare Siberian tigers found dead Dec 25, 2007
China has seen a boom in Siberian tigers born in captivity ... Only an estimated 400 Siberian tigers still remain in the wild. (BBC News -- Science)
* China looks into slaughter of tiger Dec 24, 2007
Among the world's 10 most endangered species, about 400 Siberian tigers are thought to live in China and Russia's far east. This story has been viewed 238 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
S Africa row over 'missing' funds Dec 24, 2007
"I wish to place it on record that I've never received the alleged 500,000 rand from any person, as is alleged. "This is part of a concerted smear campaign primarily directed at discrediting the image and reputation of the SACP and tarnishing my image and integrity," he said. 'Bordering on hypocrisy' Mr Madisha has been publicly criticised by the SACP - of which he is also a member of the central committee - for implicating Mr Nzimande. He didn't come to the structures in his own party but went... (Yahoo News -- South Africa)
Russia ships nuclear fuel to Iran Dec 24, 2007
" There are two pressurised water reactors at the Bushehr site, one of which is reportedly near completion and likely to be the first major Iranian reactor to begin generating electricity, possibly by mid-2008. Russian officials have previously said the plant could be operational within six months of fuel being delivered. Iran first planned a reactor near the south-western port of Bushehr with German assistance in 1974. Those plans were abandoned after the Islamist revolution in 1979 but the... (Yahoo News -- Russia)
Kenya police killings condemned Dec 24, 2007
"Kenyans must know, we have never killed indiscriminately, the ones killed have been previously warned. Now the government has changed the rules of engagement. "You are fighting us as animals and we will become animals," the e-mail reads. The Mungiki are thought to be militants from Kenya's biggest ethnic group, the Kikuyu. Some commentators have linked them to politicians wanting to cause unrest and fear ahead of December elections. KENYA ELECTION COUNTDOWN FEATURES URBAN VIOLENCE CORRUPTION... (Yahoo News -- Kenya)
UN rules Nepal monuments now safe Dec 24, 2007
" The minister also said that the government would take fresh steps to improve and restore other world heritage sites. These include Lumbini - the birthplace of Buddha - in the south-west of Nepal and the Sagarmatha national park - famous for Mount Everest. Also of importance is the Chitwan National Park - famous for its endangered Royal Bengal tigers and one-horned rhinos. A Unesco official in Kathmandu said that the decision reflected "the collective hard work and joint efforts by the UN, the... (Yahoo News -- Nepal)
Tiger Cubs Found Dead In Wildlife Park Freezer Dec 24, 2007
Two endangered baby Siberian tigers have been found dead in a freezer at a Chinese zoo ... China breeds Siberian tigers as a way to protect one of the world's most endangered species, which mostly lives in northeast China and Russia. (Sky News)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Dec 24, 2007
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Police evict Tamils from Colombo Dec 24, 2007
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Teddy row teacher freed from jail Dec 24, 2007
"I have not come across one single Muslim in our country who has supported what has happened.'' President Omar al-Bashir had been under pressure from Sudanese hardliners to ensure Mrs Gibbons served her full sentence. There had been a protest, and calls for a retrial and for the sentence to be increased. BBC Islamic affairs analyst Roger Hardy said the row over Mrs Gibbons had strained relations between Britain and Sudan - and, beyond that, between the West and Islam. And even if intervention by... (Yahoo News -- Sudan)
Police Investigate Shocking Tiger Killing At Zoo Dec 23, 2007
China breeds Siberian tigers as a way to protect one of the world's most endangered species, which mostly live in northeast China and Russia. Of the 400 estimated to be living in the wild, only around 15 live in China. (Sky News)
Siberian tiger brutally cut legs, head off Dec 23, 2007
It is home to more than 100 species of wild animals including 16 Siberian tigers. Siberian tigers, among the world's 10 most endangered species, mostly live in northeast China and the Far East area of Russia ... To protect the rare tigers from extinction, China established breeding bases in several provinces with the largest in Harbin, capital of northeastern Heilongjiang Province, which now has more than 800 Siberian tigers in captivity. (Xinhuanet, China)
Business: Wal-Mart goods from illegal logging? Dec 13, 2007
If that crib came from Wal-Mart, an environmental group says the wood its made from could be endangering real Siberian tigers. The Environmental Investigation Agency, a nonprofit group based in Washington D.C., said Wednesday that it found Chinese makers of Wal-Marts wood products, including cribs, are using timber from a Russian region rife with illegal logging of protested forests. (MSNBC -- Environment)
South China tiger cub born in Africa Nov 28, 2007
Chinese 'farms' are adept at rearing big cats: they have raised an estimated 5,000 Siberian tigers. But only 63 South China tigers remain in zoos and they have become so inbred that even captive pandas have better luck breeding. (Nature News Service)
ME's Zoo lights open Nov 21, 2007
Many lights have been added in the woods so visitors may see the two white Siberian tigers, Bobbi and Masai, along with the African lion, Zeus. Other animals on display include the new baby tiger, Prince Charles, as well as a zebra, llamas, cougars, leopards, buffalo, deer and goats. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Opinion: Close encounters of the bird kind Oct 25, 2007
Opinion: Close encounters of the bird kind - Brookline, MA - Brookline TAB. Opinion: Close encounters of the bird kind. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Protection or Profit? Wildlife Farming in China Oct 23, 2007
By the early 1990s, farms included black bears, Siberian tigers, Chinese alligators and wild horses. By 2003, 54 wildlife species were reported as having been successfully bred in captivity. (Planet Ark, United States)
LSU's new tiger mascot to skip debut due to heat Sep 21, 2007
Although Siberian tigers are adapted for cold weather, Baker doesn't think that's the reason for his difficulty with the heat, Guttner said. Mike V, a 370-pound Bengal-Indochinese mix, died in May of kidney failure. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Sunshine and tigers and bears, Oh my! Asia Quest exhibit draws zoo crowds Aug 26, 2007
What do you get when you cross Siberian tigers, sun bears and pleasant weather. For the , you get one of its biggest days ever for the first Saturday with its Asia Quest exhibit. (Columbus Business First, OH)
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Run by Jamie Palazzo, the exhibit features 16 large cats, including four rare white Bengals, an African lion, a cougar, a black panther, a spotted leopard, Bengal and Siberian tigers and a Serval, which is an African cat with a brown coat and black spots. The cats are rescued from zoos, according to Palazzo's assistant, "Jungle Jay," who pitches the show as a non-traditional form of viewing cats in captivity. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Training the wild Aug 6, 2007
They'll have the Siberian tigers for neighbors, along with the eagles. Describing all this, Jensen had just said how the coyotes seemed to resent the move, when Denali sniffed their hog-wire fencing -- and Archie nipped him through the screen. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cute cubs! Siberian tigers born in Romania Jul 27, 2007
Siberian tigers born in Romania - Science - MSNBC.com ... Siberian tigers born in Romania. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Mammoth projectRecreating an Ice Age world in a remote corner of Siberia Jul 3, 2007
What will the neighbours think of wolves, bears and Siberian tigers ... But what will the neighbours think of wolves, bears and Siberian tigers roaming near their land and settlements. (BBC News -- Science)
Bear exhibit planned for ZooMontana Posted June 28 Jun 29, 2007
ZooMontana has 10 major exhibits including Siberian tigers, red pandas and sika deer as well as many North American animals. Although construction was underway, animals in adjacent exhibits have taken the noise and activity in stride, Worstell said. (Missoulian, MT)
Prey not hard-wired to fear predators Jun 21, 2007
(JUNE 20, 2007) -- Are Asian elk hard-wired to fear the Siberian tigers who stalk them" When wolves disappear from the forest, are moose still afraid of them? No, according to a study by Wildlife Conservation Society scientist Dr. Joel Berger, who says that several large prey species, including moose, caribou and elk, only fear predators they regularly encounter. If you take away wolves, you take away fear. That is a critical piece of knowledge as biologists and public agencies increase efforts... (EurekAlert!)
84 Siberian tigers born at China center Jun 19, 2007
BEIJING - Eighty-four Siberian tigers, among the world's rarest animals, have been born since March at a northeastern China breeding center, an official said Sunday ... He said 13 more pregnant Siberian tigers were expected to give birth to a total of 20 to 30 cubs by October ... Fewer than 400 Siberian tigers also known as Amur, Manchurian or Ussuri tiger are believed to survive in the wild, about 20 of them in China and the rest in Russia. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Cubs boost Siberian tiger's survival Jun 19, 2007
All the cubs were doing well, Liu Dan, an official with the Hengdaohezi Feline Breeding Centre in Heilongjiang province, told Xinhua nws agency, Liu said 13 other pregnant Siberian tigers would give birth to between 20 and 30 new cubs before October. The centre, established in 1986, holds 750 Siberian tigers and plans to release 620 of them into the wild in the future, he said. (iAfrica.com)
Siberian tiger cubs born in China zoo Jun 18, 2007
Mr Liu said 13 other pregnant Siberian tigers would give birth to between 20 and 30 new cubs before October. The centre, established in 1986, holds 750 Siberian tigers and plans to release 620 of them into the wild in the future, he says. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Offbeat)
China`s Siberian tiger species witnessing explosive boom Jun 18, 2007
The Centre, currently the largest breeding one for Siberian tigers in the world, was established in 1986 when it had only eight tigers. There are now 750 Siberian tigers at the park, Xinhua News Agency reported ... Siberian tigers, also known as Amur or Manchurian tigers, are among the world's 10 most endangered species and mostly live in northeast China and the far east area of Russia. (Zee News)
China: 84 Rare Tiger Births This Year Jun 17, 2007
BEIJING Eighty-four Siberian tigers, among the world's rarest animals, have been born since March at a northeastern China breeding center, an official said Sunday ... Eighty-four Siberian tigers, among the world's rarest animals, have been born since March 2007 at the Hengdaohezi Feline Breeding Center in the suburbs of Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, an official said Sunday, June 17, 2007 ... Fewer than 400 Siberian tigers _ also known as Amur, Manchurian or Ussuri tiger _ are... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Russia Declares Second Tiger Park in Span of One Week Jun 12, 2007
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, June 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Adding the second national park for Siberian tigers in the span of one week, the Russian Government this past weekend established "Udege Legend" National Park for tiger conservation and the cultural preservation of an indigenous way of life ... "World Wildlife Fund hopes to work with the Russian Government to help make Udege Legend National Park a model for demonstrating how conservation and cultural revitalization can strengthen each... (PR Newswire)
Russia Sets Up Survival Park for Siberian Tiger Jun 9, 2007
MOSCOW Russia has established a national park to protect Siberian tigers, an international conservation group said Thursday ... The 200,000-acre park will protect the big cat's habitat while simultaneously allowing for nature tourism, according to the WWF. The group estimates there are about 500 Siberian tigers left in the wild ... The organization called for more protected areas in the region for Siberian tigers, which are threatened by poaching for their bones and skin for use in Chinese... (Fox News)
Speak French? You're purrfect May 29, 2007
There are about 500 Siberian tigers left in the wild. Previous story: Next story. (Canoe.ca)
Zoo Day fundraiser to benefit Humane Society May 8, 2007
e also have Siberian tigers and an African barbaree lion that will have the mane like you see on lions on television and in the movies, Mike McClellan said. e have black and brown bears and a grizzly name Rocky that is just like a baby. (Troy Messenger, AL)
Elite Land Tours ~ The ultimate in safari luxury Apr 19, 2007
Experiencing exotic wild cats up front and personal, including two Siberian Tigers, is quite a treat no matter where the setting is, but consider a remote, 80-acre reserve out in the Mojave Desert, (about 75 minutes from downtown Palm Springs) hosted by a beautiful world-renown model and you have an adventure you'll never forget ... Upon arrival, two golden Asian Leopards leap up on the hoods of the large, comfortable Hummers for close-up photo opportunities while just around the corner two... (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Weekend Hotlist Apr 5, 2007
"Conflict Tiger" examines the challenges facing Siberian tigers and the people who share their habitat. "Ride of the Mergansers" uses hidden-camera footage to follow ducklings leaving the nest. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tiger Bites Off Woman's Arm at Zoo in Montenegro Mar 14, 2007
58, had put her arm into the cage with two Siberian tigers when one of them grabbed it and bit it off, said doctor Zoran Srzentic who admitted the woman at a nearby hospital. Srzentic said that Sekulovic's life is not in danger, though she remained in shock after losing a lot of blood. (Fox News -- Views)
Four Tigers Moved From Lewis County Home Feb 23, 2007
-- Four Siberian tigers whove been living in Lewis County are moving to Eastern Washington. The tigers were living in a house in Napavine but their owner was evicted and had to move. (KIRO TV, WA)
Family, their 4 tigers evicted in Napavine Feb 22, 2007
SEATTLE - A family and four full-grown Siberian tigers were evicted from their property in Napavine, Lewis County, Wednesday ... According to the sheriff's office, the family has agreed to turn all four Siberian tigers over for adoption to the non-profit organization Cat Tales Zoological Park. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Russians, Chinese look for Amur leopards Feb 3, 2007
The cross-border territory is also home to the endangered Siberian tigers, also known as the Amur, Manchurian or Ussuri tiger. Slightly more than 400 tigers are believed to survive in the wild, victims also of encroaching human settlements as well poachers who want hides and bones for use in traditional Chinese medicine. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
China's tigers pushed to the brink Jan 23, 2007
There are thought to be fewer than 300 Siberian Tigers left in the wild ... Growing up to three metres long and weighing just under half a tonne, the relentless search for food has given Siberian Tigers a reputation as one of nature's most vicious killers ... "In the wild the small number of Siberian Tigers we've found suggests they're on the brink of extinction," he says. (Aljazeera.Net)
China begins breeding Siberian tigers Jan 15, 2007
Only about 400 Siberian tigers survive in the wild in northern China and Russia. China has been successful in the artificial insemination of pandas, another endangered species. (Yahoo News -- Endangered Species)
After giant panda, Chinese zoologists artificially inseminate Siberian tigress Jan 14, 2007
HARBIN, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese zoologists at the world's largest breeding base for Siberian tigers on Saturday artificially inseminated a four-year-old tigress, marking the country's start of the artificial insemination research on the rare species. Experts of the China Henghedaozi Feline Breeding Center in northeastern Heilongjiang Province told Xinhua that artificial insemination, if proved successful by Saturday's test, will help avoid inbreeding and genetic degeneration among Siberian... (Xinhuanet, China)
Tips to keep plants, animals safe in freezing temperatures Jan 11, 2007
Although Clark said the Siberian tigers have actually been more active in the cold weather because it's closer to their natural environment. As for the monkeys and other big cats at the site, the freezing weather can be just as imposing as for humans. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Horse meat, kale and crickets on menu at Bronx zoo Jan 3, 2007
For the Siberian tigers at the Bronx Zoo's Tiger Mountain, the main course is a commercial big-cat chow made of horse meat and nutrients. Their keepers take a five-pound block of the stuff, divide it into meatballs nearly the size of tennis balls and put them on plastic sticks about 1-1/2 feet (0. (Yahoo News -- Animals & Insects)
