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What was the primary purpose of separating Boris and Svetlaya after their release into the wild?
What was the primary purpose of separating Boris and Svetlaya after their release into the wild?
- To encourage them to establish their own territories and build strong hunting skills.
- To ensure the survival of both tigers by preventing them from competing for resources.
- To prevent inbreeding and maintain genetic diversity within the tiger population. (correct)
- To study their behavior and monitor their interactions with other wild tigers.
Why was Boris and Svetlaya's reunion considered a success for conservation efforts?
Why was Boris and Svetlaya's reunion considered a success for conservation efforts?
- It highlighted the importance of monitoring wild animals to understand their behavior and movement patterns.
- It showed that rescued tigers can successfully reproduce in the wild and contribute to the species' recovery. (correct)
- It proved that Amur tigers can survive and thrive in the wild even after being raised in captivity.
- It demonstrated the effectiveness of releasing rescued tigers into the wild to restore their populations.
What characteristic of Amur tigers allows them to blend seamlessly into snowy landscapes?
What characteristic of Amur tigers allows them to blend seamlessly into snowy landscapes?
- Their ability to change their coat color to match their surroundings.
- Their thick, pale orange coats with dark stripes. (correct)
- Their keen eyesight and ability to detect prey in low-light conditions.
- Their powerful legs and agile movements, allowing them to navigate snowy terrains.
What factor contributed to the decline of Amur tigers before conservation efforts began?
What factor contributed to the decline of Amur tigers before conservation efforts began?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the conservation strategy used with Boris and Svetlaya?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the conservation strategy used with Boris and Svetlaya?
Why was it important to raise Boris and Svetlaya with minimal human contact?
Why was it important to raise Boris and Svetlaya with minimal human contact?
What is the significance of 'Zolushka's' love story in the context of the article?
What is the significance of 'Zolushka's' love story in the context of the article?
What does the phrase 'Cinderella's prince showed up, and they lived happily ever after' suggest about the story of Zolushka?
What does the phrase 'Cinderella's prince showed up, and they lived happily ever after' suggest about the story of Zolushka?
Flashcards
Boris and Svetlaya
Boris and Svetlaya
A pair of rescued Amur tigers that reunited after over a year apart.
Amur Tigers
Amur Tigers
Largest subspecies of tigers, native to eastern Russia and parts of China.
Conservation Center
Conservation Center
A place where tigers were rescued and raised with minimal human contact.
Release Strategy
Release Strategy
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Sikhote-Alin Mountains
Sikhote-Alin Mountains
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Endangered Species
Endangered Species
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Tiger Cubs
Tiger Cubs
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Conservation Efforts
Conservation Efforts
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Study Notes
Amur Tiger Reunion
- Boris and Svetlaya, rescued Amur tigers, reunited after a year apart, covering over 100 miles.
- They were initially orphaned cubs (3-5 months old) rescued and raised together at a conservation center in Siberia.
- Raised with minimal human interaction, they were given live prey (rabbits, pheasants) to develop natural hunting skills.
- Separated at 18 months old to repopulate a wider area.
- Released over 100 miles away, in the Sikhote-Alin mountain area.
- Researchers monitored their movements.
- Boris traveled a nearly straight line north to Svetlaya.
- Their reunion led to Svetlaya giving birth to a healthy litter of cubs six months later.
- This strategy—releasing rescued cats to restore populations in the wild—has never been attempted before.
Amur Tiger Characteristics
- Amur tigers, or Siberian tigers, are the largest tiger subspecies.
- Native to eastern Russia and parts of China, inhabiting forests.
- Known for their thick, pale orange coats with dark stripes.
- They can survive freezing temperatures of −50°F (−46°C).
- Solitary hunters with a vast territory to search for prey such as deer and wild boar.
- Were once close to extinction due to poaching and habitat loss.
- Current estimated wild population around 500 individuals, endangered.
Conservation Efforts and Successes
- Conservation efforts have increased their population in recent years.
- The reunion of Boris and Svetlaya shows the success of releasing rescued tigers into the wild and potential value of this strategy.
- Another rescued tiger, Zolushka, reunited with a male tiger and produced a litter of cubs, highlighting similar conservation successes.
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