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Tigress and 5 Cubs Filmed in China: Rare Sight!
31 Jan
Summary
- A tigress with five cubs was filmed in China, a rare occurrence.
- Tigers have lost 95% of their habitat due to human activities and climate change.
- China's tiger population has grown significantly since 2010.
For the first time, a tigress and her five cubs have been filmed by camera traps in China, offering a rare glimpse of a species critically endangered. This sighting is particularly significant as litters of five cubs are uncommon.
Conservationists are using technology like trail cameras to monitor tiger populations and educate communities on coexisting with these animals. This is vital as tigers have lost 95% of their historical habitat due to deforestation and climate change impacts such as rising sea levels.
The Global Tiger Forum reports approximately 5,574 tigers remain in the wild, inhabiting countries including China, Nepal, India, Russia, and Bhutan. China's tiger numbers have notably increased, from a low of 20 in 2010 to around 70 by 2025.
