• About BCR
  • News
  • News @ BCR
  • Rescues
  • Issues
  • Cat Laws
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
  • Login
  • Register
Big Cat Rescue
  • Get Involved
  • Cub Facts
  • The Sanctuary Cats
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
  • Videos
  • Donate
No Result
View All Result
Big Cat Rescue
  • Get Involved
  • Cub Facts
  • The Sanctuary Cats
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
  • Videos
  • Donate
No Result
View All Result
Big Cat Rescue
No Result
View All Result
Home News World

Sniffer dog employed to hunt for tigers

BCR by BCR
February 13, 2009
in News World
0
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare via Email

Sniffer dog employed to hunt for tigers

A Russian sniffer dog with a sensitive smell for tiger droppings has been flown to Cambodia to help conservationists discover whether there are any of the endangered species left in one of the country’s biggest national parks.

You might also like

Cub Petting Shame

Rules

GoFree

By Thomas Bell, South East Asia Correspondent
Last Updated: 12:06AM GMT 14 Feb 2009

Camera traps and field surveys have failed to turn up any trace of tigers in the Seima Biodiversity Conservation Area in north eastern Cambodia since a paw print was spotted in 2007.

Starting next week Maggie, a wire-haired German pointer trained to find tigers in Russia’s far east, will begin work in the 1,158 square mile park sniffing trees and undergrowth for the droppings of any tigers that might remain.

The New York-based Wildlife Conservation Society and the wildcat conservation group Panthera are spending about £20,000 to bring Maggie to Cambodia along with a second dog which will arrive later in the year. It is part of a 10 year plan aimed at increasing the population of the giant cats in south east and east Asia by 50 per cent.

The use of dogs in studying big cat populations by searching for droppings was pioneered in Russia and has been tried in South America and Africa but this is a first for Asia.

No-one knows how many tigers are left in Cambodia. A century ago there were around 100,000 across Asia but due to hunting and habitat loss the number has now dwindled to around 5,000 – many of them in India.

The use of dung – which contains DNA – in studying wild animal populations is increasing, especially in habitats such as forests which make the creatures difficult to count.

Two years ago biologists used dung to count the elephants in Malaysia’s Taman Negara National Park.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/cambodia/4612405/Sniffer-dog-employed-to-hunt-for-tigers.html

http://bigcatrescue.org


Tags: News World
Previous Post

Bengal tiger seized in Central Texas

Next Post

Tiger That Bit Omaha Vet Headed to Wichita

BCR

BCR

Big Cat Rescue is Caring for Cats and Ending the Trade

Related Posts

Cub Petting Shame
Cat Laws

Cub Petting Shame

January 17, 2021
2.4k
Be Safe Out There!
How To Start A Sanctuary

Rules

March 31, 2020
196
Big Cat Rescue does bobcat rehab and release of native, Florida bobcats.
Articles by BCR

GoFree

March 29, 2020
746
Nik Tiger being Xrayed
How To Start A Sanctuary

What is a day like at Big Cat Rescue?

June 30, 2020
112
Cougars at Big Cat Rescue
Memorials

Artemis

January 28, 2020
342
Next Post

Tiger That Bit Omaha Vet Headed to Wichita

Leave a Reply

  • Default Comments (0)
  • Facebook Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Help Feed Big Cats

One of the best ways to help is through general donations that can be used however it is most needed at the time.To make a general donation just click the Donate Now button below.  This is the best way to give as it has the lowest credit card processing fees and is immediate help for the cats.

Give to Big Cat Rescue

If you prefer to donate via Pay Pal, please use this link: Pay Pal

Take Action Against Abuse

Shop To Save Big Cats

More From BigCatRescue

  • Big Cat Rescue is Live 24/7 on Webcams
  • Rescue Missions
  • About Big Cat Rescue
  • Big Cat Rescue News
  • Reviews
  • Our Recent Work
  • Sanctuary FAQs
  • Big Cat TV

Sanctuary Cats

  • Jaguars
  • Leopards
  • Lions
  • Tigers
  • Bobcats
  • Canada Lynx
  • Cougars
  • Ocelots
  • Savannah Cats
  • Servals

Big Cat Information

  • Jaguars
  • Leopards
  • Lions
  • Tigers
  • Bobcats
  • Canada Lynx
  • Cougars
  • Ocelots
  • Savannah Cats
  • Servals

Ways to Help

  • Newsletter SignUp
  • Donate Now
  • Volunteer
  • Contact Us
  • View AMP Versioin
No Result
View All Result
  • About BCR
  • News @ BCR
  • Videos
  • Big Cat Facts
  • Cub Facts
  • Sanctuary Cats
  • Shop and Save Cats
  • Volunteer
  • Donate
  • Abuse Issues
  • Contact Us

© Copyright 2021 BigCatRescue.Org. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptReject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

SAVE & ACCEPT

Add New Playlist