When the Indochinese tigers (scientific name: Panthera tigris corbetti) were only 40 days old, the tiger cubs were handed over to Pu Mat National Park (Nghe An) for rescue and initial care. However, due to the limited facilities at Pu Mat Wildlife Rescue Center, which can only meet the short-term care needs of the tiger cubs, it was necessary to transfer them to a place with more suitable conditions.
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| One of the seven Indochinese tigers being conserved and cared for by the Rescue, Conservation and Species Development Center of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, Quang Binh Province. (Photo: Contributor). |
After being approved by the Quang Binh Provincial People's Committee, the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park Management Board has developed a plan to receive, transport and care for the seven tigers. The unit has sent three staff to study at professional tiger breeding facilities, and at the same time developed technical care procedures and diets suitable for each stage of development to ensure the best living conditions for the tigers.
Up to now, after more than three years of care, all seven tigers have grown up healthy, with an average weight of over 150 kg each. They are fed two meals a day, each consuming about 5-7 kg of meat. Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park has arranged seven specialized staff to take turns caring for the tigers to ensure their safety and long-term health.
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| Many of the animals, having been kept in captivity for too long, no longer possess the necessary conditions to survive in the wild, such as losing their natural instincts and motor functions. (Photo: Contributor). |
The Indochinese tiger is one of six remaining tiger subspecies in the world. An adult individual can weigh between 180 and 250 kg, and measure about 2.7 meters from nose to tail. They live mainly in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests. Over the past decade, the Indochinese tiger population has declined by more than 70%. Currently, there are only about 350 individuals left in the world, distributed in six countries: Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, China and Myanmar.
The successful reception and care of 7 Indochinese tigers at Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park not only has conservation significance but also sends a strong message in the fight against wildlife trafficking. This is a clear demonstration of Vietnam's persistent efforts in protecting rare animals and restoring ecological balance - an indispensable part of sustainable development.
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| After more than three years of care, all seven tigers have grown up healthy, with an average weight of over 150 kg each. (Photo: Contributor). |
Mr. Tran Ngoc Anh - Director of the Center for Rescue, Conservation and Development of Living Creatures said: “Rescuing, treating and caring for animals is already difficult, but it is even more difficult to not lose their wild nature so that they can be released back into the natural environment. Many individuals have been in captivity for too long and no longer have the conditions to survive in the wild, such as losing their wild habits and losing their motor functions, so they are transferred to rehabilitation areas. The center applies methods to restore the ecological habits and motor functions of these individuals, then takes them to a semi-wild area to gradually adapt, and then releases them back into the natural environment.”
