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What was the primary reason for releasing Boris and Svetlaya in separate areas initially?
What was the primary reason for releasing Boris and Svetlaya in separate areas initially?
- To prevent inbreeding by ensuring they would not encounter each other too soon.
- To test their hunting skills independently before allowing them to breed.
- To minimize the risk of territorial disputes between the two tigers.
- To encourage the spread of the endangered species' population over a larger area. (correct)
How did the scientists monitor Boris and Svetlaya after their release into the wild?
How did the scientists monitor Boris and Svetlaya after their release into the wild?
- By tracking their movements using GPS collars and analyzing their hunting patterns.
- Wildlife Conservation Society (WCF) researchers closely monitored Boris and Svetlaya to ensure their well-being. (correct)
- By setting up camera traps along known wildlife corridors to observe their behavior.
- By conducting regular aerial surveys of the Sikhote-Alin mountain area.
What is significant about Boris and Svetlaya's reunion and subsequent cub birth in the context of Amur tiger conservation?
What is significant about Boris and Svetlaya's reunion and subsequent cub birth in the context of Amur tiger conservation?
- It confirms that Amur tigers prefer to live in pairs rather than as solitary hunters.
- It suggests that releasing rescued tigers into the wild to restore populations could be a viable strategy. (correct)
- It proves that Amur tigers are more adaptable to new environments than previously thought.
- It demonstrates the importance of providing supplemental food to released tigers to ensure their survival.
Why is the Amur tiger's thick, pale orange coat with dark stripes advantageous for its survival?
Why is the Amur tiger's thick, pale orange coat with dark stripes advantageous for its survival?
What factors primarily contributed to the Amur tiger population being on the brink of extinction?
What factors primarily contributed to the Amur tiger population being on the brink of extinction?
How does the story of Zolushka, the rescued tiger, relate to Boris and Svetlaya's story?
How does the story of Zolushka, the rescued tiger, relate to Boris and Svetlaya's story?
What can be inferred about the long-term prospects for Amur tiger conservation based on the information provided?
What can be inferred about the long-term prospects for Amur tiger conservation based on the information provided?
What is the significance of the scientists publishing their findings in the Journal of Wildlife Management?
What is the significance of the scientists publishing their findings in the Journal of Wildlife Management?
Flashcards
Boris and Svetlaya
Boris and Svetlaya
Rescued Amur tigers that reunited after a year.
Amur tiger
Amur tiger
The largest subspecies of tiger, native to eastern Russia and parts of China.
Conservation center
Conservation center
Place where Boris and Svetlaya were raised to develop natural instincts.
Natural habitat release
Natural habitat release
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Endangered species
Endangered species
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Hunting instincts
Hunting instincts
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Population monitoring
Population monitoring
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Cinderella and Zolushka
Cinderella and Zolushka
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Study Notes
Amur Tiger Reunion
- Amur tigers, also known as Siberian tigers, are the largest tiger subspecies.
- They inhabit forests in eastern Russia and parts of China.
- Their thick, pale orange coats with dark stripes allow them to blend into snowy landscapes.
- They can tolerate temperatures as low as -50°F (-46°C).
- Solitary hunters, they have large home ranges and prey on deer, wild boar, and other animals.
Boris and Svetlaya's Story
- Boris and Svetlaya, rescued Amur tiger cubs, were reunited after a year apart.
- Rescued as orphans, they were raised together at a conservation center.
- They were released into separate areas over 100 miles (160km) apart.
- Scientists monitored their movements, observing Boris's journey towards Svetlaya.
- Their reunion led to Svetlaya giving birth to a litter of healthy cubs.
- This reunion highlights a novel conservation strategy for increasing tiger populations
- This strategy has not been previously used to restore wild populations.
Conservation Efforts
- Amur tigers were once critically endangered due to poaching and habitat loss.
- Numbers have increased to approximately 500 in the wild.
- Conservation efforts continue to support the survival of the species.
- The Siberian Conservation Center has successfully released rescued tigers into the wild leading to successful reproduction.
- Scientists tracked and observed Boris and Svetlaya following their release into the wild
- Researcher's work was published in the Journal of Wildlife Management in 2024. A notable success for reintroducing the endangered species into the wild.
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