Amur Tiger Resting in the Wild

In the forests of northeast China, camera traps have recorded four wild Amur tiger cubs — a sign that decades of conservation are paying off. WWF-China has supported the restoration of over 1,000km² of habitat, trained 1,000 rangers, supported 50 Nature Educators, piloted coexistence projects that help communities live alongside tigers, while SMART patrols are reducing poaching and protecting critical habitats. These four cubs could be the start of tiger recovery, eventually moving to regions th

A world first...camera traps have filmed an Amur tigress with five (yes five!) cubs in Northeast China. Wild Amur tigers typically give birth to one to four cubs, making five cubs an exceptionally rare occurrence even in regions with abundant prey. WWF-China is supporting the government to protect this area by removing snares and partnering with local communities to reduce human-wildlife conflict. China’s tiger population is estimated to be about 70 wild tigers, up from an all-time low of 20 ind

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