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Amur Tiger Released

photos © Joseph Vattakaven / WWF

A three year old Amur tiger has been successfully captured, collared and released into a mountainous region in the Russian Far East. The young male was identified as a ‘conflict tiger’ in a prey depleted area but rather than confining him to a life of captivity, the Russian government opted to give him a second chance.

See full article here, WWF-Russia