Tiger King paints a worrying picture regarding the lack of regulation for keeping tigers and other big cats.
A new report by FOUR PAWS suggests the picture is equally concerning in Europe.
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Tiger King paints a worrying picture regarding the lack of regulation for keeping tigers and other big cats.
A new report by FOUR PAWS suggests the picture is equally concerning in Europe.
The post The Tiger Kings in Europe appeared first on Kate on Conservation.
Netflix’s controversial series Tiger King has sparked discussions around the globe. The world has been introduced to tiger breeders Joe Exotic, Jeff Lowe and Doc Antle, united by their obsession with big cats and activities exploiting the animals for profit and attention.
Tiger King paints a worrying picture regarding the lack of regulation for keeping tigers and other big cats.
Whilst the docu-series reveals more tigers could be living in captivity in the United States (estimated 7,000) than there are in the wild (roughly 3,900); the picture is equally concerning in Europe.
The latest research highlights that the exact number of captive tigers is unknown by the relevant authorities.