Amur Tigers Boris and Svetlaya Reunited
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What was the primary reason for releasing Boris and Svetlaya in separate areas initially?

  • To encourage the development of individual hunting skills.
  • To minimize the risk of inbreeding within a concentrated area.
  • To prevent them from competing for resources.
  • To spread the population of the endangered species over a wider area. (correct)

In what year did Boris and Svetlaya reunite after being released?

  • 2016
  • 2024
  • 2015 (correct)
  • 2014

What is the significance of Boris and Svetlaya's story for wildlife conservation?

  • It highlights the importance of human intervention in animal mating choices.
  • It demonstrates the challenges of reintroducing predators into the wild.
  • It suggests that releasing rescued cats to restore tiger populations could be a viable option. (correct)
  • It provides evidence against raising rescued animals together.

Besides Boris and Svetlaya, which other tiger's story is mentioned as a success in the article?

<p>Zolushka (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What attribute defines Amur tigers compared to other tiger subspecies?

<p>Largest in size (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specific behavioral observation confirmed Boris's intention to reunite with Svetlaya?

<p>He consistently followed a straight, northward path toward Svetlaya's location. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a method used to prepare Boris and Svetlaya for release into the wild?

<p>Training them to avoid human settlements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Suppose that the conservation center wants to assess the long-term genetic impact of reintroducing rescued Amur tigers into the wild. Which of the following research methods would provide the MOST comprehensive data for this assessment?

<p>Conducting multi-generational genomic sequencing to track genetic diversity and identify potential inbreeding. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Boris and Svetlaya

A pair of rescued Amur tigers who reunited and mated in Siberia.

Tiger Reintroduction

A conservation strategy involving the release of rescued tigers into the wild to boost population numbers.

Sikhote-Alin

A mountain area in Russia where Boris and Svetlaya were released into the wild.

Live Prey

Live animals, like rabbits and pheasants, given to the tiger cubs to help them develop hunting skills.

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Amur Tiger

An endangered tiger species native to eastern Russia and parts of China, also known as Siberian tigers.

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WCF

Organization which monitored Boris and Svetlaya to ensure their well-being.

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Zolushka

Another rescued tiger that was released into the wild and found a mate.

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Endangered Species

Indicates that a plant or animal species is at risk of extinction.

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Study Notes

  • Boris and Svetlaya, two rescued Amur tigers in Siberia, Russia, reunited as mates after being separated for over a year and more than 100 miles.

Early Life and Rescue

  • In 2014, Boris and Svetlaya, unrelated orphans aged 3-5 months, were rescued and taken to a conservation center in Siberia.
  • The cubs were raised with minimal human contact in an environment resembling the wild.
  • To develop their hunting skills, the tigers were given live prey such as rabbits and pheasants.

Release and Reunion

  • At 18 months old, Boris and Svetlaya were released into separate areas of the Sikhote-Alin mountain area, over 100 miles (160 km) apart.
  • The separation aimed to spread the endangered species' population.
  • Wildlife Conservation Society (WCF) researchers monitored the tigers.
  • A year after their release, Boris traveled north toward Svetlaya's location and they reunited.
  • Six months after reuniting, Svetlaya gave birth to a litter of cubs.

Conservation Impact

  • Scientists published their findings in the Journal of Wildlife Management in November 2024.
  • The reunion suggests that releasing rescued tigers could restore tiger populations in the wild.

Additional Rescue Success

  • Another rescued tiger named Zolushka ("Cinderella") was released into the wild and was joined by a male tiger.
  • Zolushka and her mate also produced a litter of healthy cubs.
  • Dale Miquelle (WCS) noted the fairy-tale nature of Zolushka's story.

Amur Tiger Facts

  • Amur tigers, also known as Siberian tigers, are the largest tiger subspecies.
  • They are native to the forests of eastern Russia and parts of China.
  • They have thick, pale orange coats with dark stripes for camouflage in snowy landscapes.
  • They can survive temperatures as low as -50°F (-46°C).
  • Amur tigers are solitary hunters that prey on deer and wild boar.
  • They were once on the brink of extinction due to poaching and habitat loss.
  • Conservation efforts have increased their numbers to about 500 in the wild.
  • Amur tigers remain an endangered species, but there is hope for their preservation.

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Two rescued Amur tigers, Boris and Svetlaya, were reunited in Siberia after being separated for over a year. They were released separately to spread the population but eventually found their way back to each other. Svetlaya later gave birth to cubs, marking a conservation success.

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