Supporting the global goal to #doubletigers by 2022!
The Saiga antelope is often poked fun at for its unusual look and big nose. This didn’t help to improve its status as a critically endangered animal. In a twist of fate, by planning to reintroduce its predator - the Tiger, the country of Kazakhstan is protecting these forgotten prey species too by restoring the landscape they all belong to.
Two newborn saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica) calves lying on ground, Cherniye Zemli (Black Earth) Nature Reserve, Kalmykia, Russia, May 2009
drawing Caspian Tiger drawing: WWF/Helmut Diller/WWF
2017 Highlights: Kazakhstan announced plans to reintroduce tigers to their country. If successful, it will be the first time tigers are brought across national borders.
Speaking of tigers on the move, shout out to Asian Tigers Group who is now supporting the global goal to #doubletigers by 2022!