More than 2,300 tigers trafficked, killed this century | The Malaysian Insight

A conservation group’s study highlights the growing role breeding centres play in fuelling the illegal tiger trade, especially in Southeast Asia. – EPA pic, August 21, 2019.

MORE than 2,300 endangered tigers have been killed and illegally trafficked since the turn of the century, according to a report published yesterday, urging more action to protect the giant cats. With an average of more than 120 illegally trafficked tigers seized each year – which amounts to more than two each week – since 2000, conservation group Traffic warned there was little sign of respite for the species.

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