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Today ten times more tigers live in captivity than survive in the wild. For over five decades, K. Ullas Karanth has been engaged in the struggle to bring wild tigers back from the brink in India, their last remaining wild stronghold. He tells the story of the tiger itself—its incredible biology, its critical role in shaping natural ecosystems of Asia, and the unique place it holds in our collective imagination. Among Tigers is the story of how we wound up with fewer than 5,000 wild tigers, and how, with focused efforts, we can grow that population ten times or more in a few decades.

Focusing on the author’s tiger-hunting exploits, Man-Eating Tigers of India includes a detailed description of the tiger’s habits and instructions on how to organize and conduct a safe and successful hunt. This chore of putting an end to man-eating tigers seems to have been the burden of Baker. The work concludes with a riveting narrative of an actual case of hunting and eliminating a troublesome tiger.

Author of At Play in the Fields of the Lord, national Book Award-winner Peter Matthiessen is an accomplished naturalist and one of the most acclaimed writers in the world. This book is a stirring look at the tiger, a magnificent animal that has long fueled human fascination. In critical danger of extinction, only a few thousand of these giant cats remain. Matthiessen's exquisite prose stunningly captures the tigers' dramatic fight to survive.

Many people think wild tigers are on the road to recovery, but they are in greater danger than ever - from a menace few experts saw coming. There may be only three thousand wild tigers left in the entire world. More shocking is the fact that twice that many - some six thousand - have been bred on farms, not for traditional medicine but to supply a luxury-goods industry that secretly sells tiger-bone wine, tiger-skin decor, and exotic cuisine enjoyed by China's elite.

New discoveries and innovations in science, politics, finance and culture that direct the course of our world are reported daily but rarely make it to the news. After years of research, scientific testing and peer-review, these novel ideas are published by the sharpest minds around the world in academic journals. In this podcast, we study the research papers, and bring you the transformative ideas so you stay sharp and prepared to make intelligent and timely decisions.

RE: A question on the recent Great Australian wildlife search with Murray Darling Basin authority. Cassie Duncan cassie@odonata.org.au ​You ​Hi Michael, I can confirm that the thylacine reference sequence is in the eDNA database and would have been detected if present in the Great Australian Wildlife Search samples in the Murray-Darling Basin. All the best. Cassie 1 million square kilometers of mainland Australia covering South Australia/Victoria/News South Wales and Queensland were screened for Tasmanian tiger Dna. https://www.envirodna.com/resources/n...

Three mainland Tasmanian devils examined to see if they were introduced or remnant on the Australian mainland. They were found on Mainland Australia. Correction second devil was found in 1971 not 1978 as i mention. Parks Victoria confirm they are not screening for Thylacine. The Tasmanian tiger has been extinct in Tasmania since late 1936. Tasmanian tiger also brought onto mainland Australia secretly ? See below links.... https://tunein.com/podcasts/Science/T... https://shows.acast.com/expedition-un... https://www.smh.com.au/national/thyla... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct0XTZaMXbc

Lions, tigers, and bears are some of the largest, most ferocious animals in the world, but did you know that we all pee for the same amount of time? In this best of Seeker collection, you’ll learn the answers to questions like why polar bears don’t hibernate, why you’ll never have a pet lion, how a genetic mistake could save white tigers, and if elephants really never forget.

The Javan Tiger: A Glimmer of Hope for an Extinct Subspecies The Javan tiger (Panthera tigris sondaica), once a majestic inhabitant of the dense tropical forests and remote mountainous regions of the Indonesian island of Java, was declared extinct by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2003. The last confirmed sighting of this relatively small tiger subspecies, with males weighing around 100-140 kg and females around 75-115 kg, was in 1976. The primary causes of the Javan tiger's tragic demise were habitat loss due to deforestation, hunting, and human-wildlife conflict...

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A four day search for the Nannup tiger in south west Western Australia mainland Australia in May 2024.

OFFICIAL: RE: Case CCC-1191933-N3S5D4 DCCD:0063000401288 Research Ari (DEECA) ​​ Hello Michael Moss, Thank you for reaching out to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action with your question regarding eDNA testing. I have confirmed with the Arthur Rylah Institute’s research scientists who employ these techniques and have confirmed that while they use eDNA testing methods, they do not screen for Tasmanian Tiger DNA. Please reach out if you have any further questions. Kind regards, Hayley (DEECA) ARI Business Support Officer Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Resear

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/michael-moss0/subscribe Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/michael-moss0/subscribe This podcast is about my 25 year search/research/observations on the Marsupial carnivore the Tasmanian Tiger on mainland Aus My search/research/observations including my sighting and videotaping of a Tasmanian Tiger has featured extensively in local,national and international media including on the hit television series Expedition Unknown with Josh Gates

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The Balance Garden podcast explores the crossroads between the worlds inside and outside. Seasonal episodes reflect on the cycles of the year, exploring nature, philosophy, culture, stories & creativity. Supporting healthy relationships with our bodies, minds, each other, nature and all the spaces in between. Written, hosted and produced by Tiger Lily Productions