Saving The Siberian Tiger
What will become of Russia's last tigers?
With only 300 Siberian tigers left, every tiger's life counts in the fight to save this species. Yudin is determined to preserve this remarkable species. He is successfully breeding tigers but is struggling to find them homes.
The West's zoos have turned him away, too suspicious of this lone Russian. So he had to give a cub to the Moscow State Circus, knowing they would be able to deal with the zoos. Then he sold another cub to a rich businessman. But then the police confiscated her and when she was handed back she had severe internal injuries. Her survival now hangs in the balance. The episode has angered Victor at the authorities total disregard for the Tigers. Will the fate of the Siberian tiger have a happy ending or will Russia's last wild tigers be allowed to perish?
Produced by ABC Australia
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