Amur Tiger Conservation Success
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What was the primary reason for separating Boris and Svetlaya after their release into the wild?

  • To allow them to adapt to a new environment
  • To help spread the population over a wider area (correct)
  • To monitor their independent survival skills
  • To prevent inbreeding in the population
  • What significant event occurred six months after Boris and Svetlaya reunited?

  • They were observed hunting together
  • They engaged in a territorial dispute
  • Svetlaya gave birth to a litter of cubs (correct)
  • They were relocated again by scientists
  • How did Boris and Svetlaya's story potentially influence wildlife conservation methods?

  • It could make the strategy of using released cats to restore populations viable (correct)
  • It showcased the benefits of long-distance wildlife tracking
  • It demonstrated the effectiveness of artificial breeding
  • It indicated that tigers remain solitary in the wild
  • What was unique about the method used to raise Boris and Svetlaya before their release?

    <p>They were given live prey to develop hunting instincts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are Amur tigers primarily found in the wild?

    <p>The forests of eastern Russia and parts of China (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable adaptation of Amur tigers that allows them to survive in cold environments?

    <p>Their thick, pale orange coats (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were Amur tigers once close to extinction?

    <p>Poaching and habitat loss (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the researchers publish their findings about Boris and Svetlaya in?

    <p>The Journal of Wildlife Management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Amur Tigers

    The largest subspecies of tigers, native to eastern Russia and parts of China.

    Boris and Svetlaya

    A pair of rescued Amur tigers that reunited after separation and produced cubs.

    Conservation Center

    A facility where Boris and Svetlaya were raised with minimal human contact.

    Natural Habitat Release

    The process of placing animals back into the wild after captivity.

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    Endangered Species

    A species at risk of extinction; Amur tigers were once nearly extinct.

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    Conservation Success

    Efforts that have led to an increase in the Amur tiger population to about 500.

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    Tiger Hunting Behavior

    Amur tigers cover large areas in search of prey like deer and wild boar.

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    Zolushka's Story

    A previous rescued tiger that also found a mate and had cubs after release.

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    Study Notes

    Amur Tiger Reunion

    • Amur tigers Boris and Svetlaya, rescued cubs, reunited after a year and over 100 miles apart.
    • They were rescued as orphans in 2014.
    • Raised in a conservation center with limited human interaction and live prey.
    • Released into the Sikhote-Alin mountain area at 18 months old.
    • Released to different locations, contributing to species propagation.
    • Boris traveled 100 miles to find Svetlaya.
    • Met and successfully bred after a year, producing a litter of healthy cubs.

    Conservation Efforts and Breeding Success

    • Reunion highlights a successful strategy to increase endangered tiger populations.
    • Wildlife researchers constantly monitored Boris and Svetlaya.
    • Study published in the Journal of Wildlife Management.
    • This method of reintroducing wild tigers is unique.
    • Zolushka, another rescued tiger, successfully bred in the past providing a similar success story.
    • Amur tigers (Siberian tigers) are the largest tiger subspecies, native to Russian and Chinese forests.
    • Have thick pale orange coats with dark stripes to blend in snowy landscapes.
    • Can endure -50°F (-46°C) temperatures.
    • Solitary hunters.
    • Historically faced extinction due to poaching and habitat loss.
    • Current wild population around 500.
    • Efforts to preserve their species are successful.

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    Explore the remarkable reunion of Amur tigers Boris and Svetlaya, two cubs rescued as orphans. After a year apart and a 100-mile journey, they met again and successfully bred, contributing to the endangered tiger population. Learn about the conservation efforts and unique breeding strategies that helped grow this majestic subspecies.

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