Thai authorities keeping tabs on tagged tigers

Tiger tourism has come under increased scrutiny after thai wildlife authorities found dead cubs while rescuing animals


Reuters October 06, 2016
Tiger tourism has come under increased scrutiny after wildlife authorities found dead cubs while rescuing animals from the famous Tiger Temple PHOTO: REUTERS

BANGKOK: Thai wildlife authorities began checking microchips and taking blood samples from tigers at a zoo on Thursday, pressing ahead with new ways to tackle the illegal wildlife trade.

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The Sriracha Zoo in Chonburi province east of Bangkok is home to 323 registered tigers and offers visitors feeding and photo opportunities with cubs, and a circus show with adult tigers.

Tiger tourism has come under increased scrutiny in Thailand after wildlife authorities found scores of dead cubs while rescuing animals from a famous Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi province, west of Bangkok, in June.

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The inspection will continue into Friday, officials said.

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