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Tanya Erzinclioglu
5 days ago3 min read
Meet Three More Tigers
Meet three more of the Tiger Temple tigers and see what their lives are like now.
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For Tigers
Feb 214 min read
Big Cat Legislation in Thailand: Protections, Challenges, and the Role of Advocacy
Thailand has long been committed to the conservation and welfare of big cats, particularly native species such as tigers.
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Tanya Erzinclioglu
Feb 144 min read
Engaging the senses: Why Sensory Enrichment is Essential for Captive Tigers
Sensory enrichment techniques are essential for enhancing the welfare of captive tigers by stimulating their senses and encouraging natural
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Tanya Erzinclioglu
Feb 75 min read
Designing a tiger enclosure… it’s not easy
Captive tigers often live in enclosures that vary widely in quality. What makes a good enclosure vs a bad enclosure?
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Tanya Erzinclioglu
Jan 317 min read
5 Myths About Tigers in Captivity-And the Truth
One of the most common misconceptions is that tigers involved in photo opportunities are drugged, but this is simply not true.
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Tanya Erzinclioglu
Jan 243 min read
Three Tigers Say Hello!
Meet Fire, Universe and Saitaan!
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Tanya Erzinclioglu
Jan 173 min read
The Reality of Tigers in Captivity: It’s a welfare issue
Captive tigers suffer a variety of welfare issues.
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Tanya Erzinclioglu
Dec 27, 20245 min read
End-of-Year Tiger Welfare Update: Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025
As 2024 comes to an end, we at For Tigers are proud to reflect on a year of impactful progress in captive tiger welfare.
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Tanya Erzinclioglu
Dec 20, 20243 min read
Enhancing Tiger Welfare: Zoo Ball Donations to Three Facilities
Tiger balls are great enrichment and promote physical health in captive tigers.
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Tanya Erzinclioglu
Dec 13, 20244 min read
The Power of Enrichment: Transforming Lives at Tiger World
Tiger enrichment workshops are a great way to improve tiger lives while also educating the keepers.
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Anna Fourage
Feb 21, 20242 min read
Golden Tabby Tiger Sighting in Wild: A Reminder of the Perils of Captive Inbreeding
News this week of a golden tiger, also known as a tabby tiger spotted in Kaziranga National Park in North-eastern India, served as a...
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Mia White
Aug 29, 20233 min read
Thailand’s Tiger Cub Breeding Is On The Rise: What Does This Mean For Tiger Welfare?
Tiger tourism is a popular attraction in Thailand, where visitors can pay to feed, pet, and take photos with tigers. Over 50% of zoos...
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Mia White
Aug 25, 20233 min read
Tiger Interactions in Thailand; What Are They And What Consequences Do They Have for Welfare?
Animal interactions play an important role in Thailand’s tourism industry (1). Shifts in Thailand’s tourism policies in the early 2000s...
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Tanya Erzinclioglu
Jun 3, 20232 min read
Seven years on and more Tiger Temple tigers are finally out
More Tiger Temple tigers are now out in enclosures
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Tanya Erzinclioglu
May 1, 20231 min read
More Enclosures Going Up
Perimeter fences going up | DNP, 2023 After a bit of a rocky start, the next enclosures are finally underway. This means that in one of...
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Annie Vera Hunnestad
Sep 2, 20224 min read
Different tiger colors and their implications for welfare and conservation
If you ask a group of people what their favorite animal is, chances are at least some of them will answer “white tigers”. In fact many...
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Tanya Erzinclioglu
Aug 11, 20227 min read
Get those tigers thinking!
Similar to humans, captive animals need stimulation to prevent boredom. Positive reinforcement training sessions One of the ways that...
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Tanya Erzinclioglu
Aug 4, 20221 min read
Walking for tigers in 2022
Last week's International Tiger Day was a huge success once again. This year marked the first year back for our Walk for Tigers event -...
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Tanya Erzinclioglu
Jul 22, 20225 min read
Getting in touch with a tiger
Human-animal interactions Direct contact - keeper feeds leaves to a tiger | For Tigers, 2014 In a captive setting, it’s hugely important...
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Tanya Erzinclioglu
Jul 15, 20224 min read
Are tigers solitary?
An important part of caring for animals in captivity is ensuring they live in the correct, natural social structure – but is equally...
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