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In what year did Boris and Svetlaya reunite after being separated?
In what year did Boris and Svetlaya reunite after being separated?
- 2024
- 2015 (correct)
- 2014
- 2018
What is another name for Amur tigers?
What is another name for Amur tigers?
- Sumatran tigers
- Siberian tigers (correct)
- Indochinese tigers
- Bengal tigers
What type of prey were the tiger cubs given to develop their hunting instincts?
What type of prey were the tiger cubs given to develop their hunting instincts?
- Prepared meat
- Fruits and vegetables
- Fish
- Live prey, like rabbits and pheasants (correct)
What is the main reason Amur tigers were once on the brink of extinction?
What is the main reason Amur tigers were once on the brink of extinction?
In what region are Amur tigers native to?
In what region are Amur tigers native to?
What is the name of the tiger that had a love story similar to Boris and Svetlaya?
What is the name of the tiger that had a love story similar to Boris and Svetlaya?
What is one characteristic of Amur tigers that helps them survive in cold environments?
What is one characteristic of Amur tigers that helps them survive in cold environments?
How far apart were Boris and Svetlaya released after their rehabilitation?
How far apart were Boris and Svetlaya released after their rehabilitation?
What type of animal is an Amur tiger?
What type of animal is an Amur tiger?
Where were Boris and Svetlaya taken after being rescued as cubs?
Where were Boris and Svetlaya taken after being rescued as cubs?
What does WCS stand for?
What does WCS stand for?
At what age were Boris and Svetlaya released back into their natural habitat?
At what age were Boris and Svetlaya released back into their natural habitat?
What did Svetlaya give birth to six months after reuniting with Boris?
What did Svetlaya give birth to six months after reuniting with Boris?
What does the article describe the love story of Boris and Svetlaya as?
What does the article describe the love story of Boris and Svetlaya as?
How many Amur tigers are estimated to be in the wild?
How many Amur tigers are estimated to be in the wild?
What type of environment did the conservation center try to replicate for the cubs?
What type of environment did the conservation center try to replicate for the cubs?
In what journal were the scientists' findings about Boris and Svetlaya published?
In what journal were the scientists' findings about Boris and Svetlaya published?
How far south can temperatures drop in the Amur tigers' habitat?
How far south can temperatures drop in the Amur tigers' habitat?
What is one of the main prey animals for Amur tigers?
What is one of the main prey animals for Amur tigers?
What is the purpose of releasing rescued tigers into separate areas?
What is the purpose of releasing rescued tigers into separate areas?
For how long were Boris and Svetlaya separated before reuniting?
For how long were Boris and Svetlaya separated before reuniting?
What were Boris and Svetlaya's ages when they were rescued?
What were Boris and Svetlaya's ages when they were rescued?
Where did the Wildlife Conservation Society researchers monitor Boris and Svetlaya?
Where did the Wildlife Conservation Society researchers monitor Boris and Svetlaya?
What type of hunters are Amur tigers described as?
What type of hunters are Amur tigers described as?
What adaptation helps Amur tigers blend into snowy landscapes?
What adaptation helps Amur tigers blend into snowy landscapes?
What is the current conservation status of Amur tigers?
What is the current conservation status of Amur tigers?
What behavior did researchers notice in Boris that led to the tigers' reunion?
What behavior did researchers notice in Boris that led to the tigers' reunion?
Who is Dale Miquelle?
Who is Dale Miquelle?
What was the name of the male tiger that appeared and swept Zolushka off her feet?
What was the name of the male tiger that appeared and swept Zolushka off her feet?
What minimal action was taken to raise the cubs?
What minimal action was taken to raise the cubs?
Flashcards
Boris and Svetlaya
Boris and Svetlaya
A pair of rescued Amur tigers who reunited and mated after being separated.
Conservation center approach
Conservation center approach
Raising orphaned cubs with minimal human contact and in a natural environment to develop their hunting skills.
Sikhote-Alin
Sikhote-Alin
The mountain area in Russia where Boris and Svetlaya were released.
Zolushka
Zolushka
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Siberian tigers
Siberian tigers
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Poaching and habitat loss
Poaching and habitat loss
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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 100 miles.
- Their story began in 2014 when they were orphaned cubs.
Rescue and Rehabilitation
- Boris and Svetlaya, unrelated orphans, were rescued at 3-5 months old and taken to a Siberian conservation center.
- They were raised with minimal human contact to prepare them for the wild.
- The tigers were given live prey, such as rabbits and pheasants, to develop natural hunting instincts.
Release and Reunion
- At 18 months old, Boris and Svetlaya were released into separate areas in the Sikhote-Alin mountains, over 100 miles apart, to expand the endangered population.
- Wildlife Conservation Society (WCF) researchers monitored them.
- After a year, Boris traveled north in a straight line to reunite with Svetlaya.
- Six months after reuniting, Svetlaya gave birth to a litter of healthy cubs.
Conservation Strategy
- Researchers published their findings in the Journal of Wildlife Management in November 2024.
- The success of Boris and Svetlaya could make using released rescue cats a viable option to restore tiger populations.
Additional Success Story
- Another rescued tiger, Zolushka (Cinderella), was released into the wild and soon mated with an unknown male tiger, producing healthy cubs.
- Dale Miquelle of the WCS said "Cinderella’s prince showed up, and they lived happily ever after.”
Amur Tigers
- 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 to blend into snowy landscapes.
- They can survive temperatures as low as -50°F (-46°C).
- As solitary hunters, they cover large areas for prey like deer and wild boar.
- Amur tigers were once near extinction due to poaching and habitat loss.
- Conservation efforts have increased their numbers to about 500 in the wild.
- While still endangered, there is renewed hope for the species' preservation.
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