Siberian Tiger Conservation Association

Siberian Tigers - Status:
Siberian Tigers are on the brink of extinction. The captive population of these animals is larger than is the wild population. There are about 250 Siberian Tigers scattered in various zoos of the world; in the wild this species is found in Siberia only and is estimated at 200 animals. The exact number of Siberian Tigers in the wild is unknown.

Siberian Tigers were preyed heavily in the beginning of the 20th century during the building of the Chinese railroad. And, only in 1947, Tiger hunting was prohibited and the shooting of important Tiger prey was limited. After the second word war less than 50 Siberian Tigers remained in the wild. With the dissolution of the USSR, the poaching and foreign trade in Tiger body parts increased. The main threat to the population of Siberian Tigers comes from the Asian medicine market. Practically all body parts of this species are used in traditional medicine to cure a great number of diseases.

Purpose:
The Siberian Tiger Conservation Association began with the purpose of preserving these beautiful cats. Researchers predict that all tigers will become extinct in the wild in less than 10 years! They've taken the position of educating and training people with actual "hands-on" contact of these magnificent animals to promote a greater awareness of the real threat that exists if we fail to act now to protect them.

Take this oppurtunity!
The Siberian Tiger Conservation Association is an organization of education and training faculty. They provide a chance to learn all about the care of exotic cats while getting "hands-on" experience.