BBC News, November 25, 2009
The last remaining population of Siberian tigers has declined significantly, according to research.
The work was carried out by the Siberian Tiger Monitoring Programme, which is coordinated by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). Its report says that tiger numbers have shown a "declining trend" over the last four years, and the latest assessment counted just 56 of the animals. The organisation carries out annual tiger surveys at 16 monitoring sites scattered across the tigers' range. The monitored area represents about 15% of the animals' habitat in Russia. These surveys are done every winter, using tracks in the snow to estimate the population. Read more...
The work was carried out by the Siberian Tiger Monitoring Programme, which is coordinated by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). Its report says that tiger numbers have shown a "declining trend" over the last four years, and the latest assessment counted just 56 of the animals. The organisation carries out annual tiger surveys at 16 monitoring sites scattered across the tigers' range. The monitored area represents about 15% of the animals' habitat in Russia. These surveys are done every winter, using tracks in the snow to estimate the population. Read more...
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