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Tiger's New Home: Hope for Endangered Species
21 Jul
Summary
- A male Malayan tiger named Bulan arrived from Czech Republic.
- Fewer than 150 Malayan tigers remain in the wild globally.
- The zoo believes Bulan and Sahaja are Europe's only breeding pair.
Hamerton Zoo Park, located near Huntingdon, has welcomed a new male Malayan tiger named Bulan, marking a significant conservation milestone. Bulan was transferred from a zoo in the Czech Republic with the hope of aiding the critically endangered species' survival.
Malayan tigers are on the brink of extinction, with fewer than 150 estimated to be left in their natural habitat. Bulan's arrival is particularly noteworthy as the zoo believes he and their resident female, Sahaja, constitute the only breeding-age pair of Malayan tigers in Europe.
Initial introductions between Bulan and Sahaja have been observed through a fence, with zookeepers noting positive progress despite Sahaja's initial wariness. The zoo emphasized that all decisions regarding the tigers' cohabitation and potential breeding programs will prioritize the animals' welfare.
