Guest guest Posted March 10, 2003 Report Share Posted March 10, 2003 China Daily http://www1.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2002-12-07/96977.html 12/07/2002 The population of wild Chinese tigers is set for a boost after the Wildlife Research Centre of China's State Forestry Administration agreed to work with two foreign organizations on conservation projects. The centre has signed an agreement with the London-based Save China's Tigers and Chinese Tigers South Africa of South Africa on the reintroduction of Chinese Tigers into the wild. The agreement is the result of co-operation between the Chinese tiger-protection body and international organizations in this field. Since 1990, the State Forestry Administration has been leading the effort to save the most critically endangered tiger sub-species, the Chinese Tiger (panthera tigris amoyensis), from which all other tiger sub-species evolved, through the establishment of nature reserves, said Lu Jun, a scientist with the Wildlife Research Centre. Fewer than 30 Chinese Tigers are left in the wild while about 60 survive in Chinese zoos. The agreement calls for the establishment of a Chinese Tiger conservation scheme, with a pilot reserve in China and South African reserve management expertise, where indigenous animals will be prepared to re-enter the wild. Conservation of the Chinese Tiger, which will be the scheme's flagship project, will be combined with China's unique cultural heritage to create opportunities in eco-tourism for local economic development. Selected captive Chinese Tiger cubs will be sent to South Africa, where they will be trained to hunt effectively in a special area. " China currently is not able to help the cubs regain hunting skills, " Lu Jun said. Xinhua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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