{"product_id":"adopt-a-tiger-1","title":"Adopt a Tiger","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTigers are fighting for survival. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAround a century ago, approximately 100,000 tigers roamed freely across Asia. Today, \u003cstrong\u003eonly around 5,500 are estimated to remain in the wild\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the species is classified as \u003cstrong\u003eEndangered\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough tiger numbers are beginning to recover in some countries, \u003cstrong\u003ethey have lost more than 93% of their historic rang\u003c\/strong\u003ee. In parts of Southeast Asia, populations continue to decline and tigers have disappeared completely from some countries. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoaching and the illegal wildlife trade remain among the greatest threats to their survival. Tiger skins, bones and other body parts are sought for use in traditional medicines and as symbols of wealth and status. Habitat loss, declining prey populations and conflict with people place further pressure on the remaining wild populations. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore tigers are now kept in captivity than remain in the wild, with thousands held in tiger farms, private collections and other facilities around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow your tiger adoption helps overseas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Aspinall Foundation works alongside conservation and animal welfare partners to rescue tigers from unsuitable conditions and relocate them to reputable sanctuaries, where they can receive specialist care and live in safe, naturalistic surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eIn 2021, The Aspinall Foundation partnered with the Wild and Free Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre to help transfer animals from Seaview Predator Park in South Africa, where large carnivores had been found living in shockingly unsuitable conditions.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong them were \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.aspinallfoundation.org\/seaview-large-scale-rescue-mission?_ga=2.202698897.143645759.1700475152-888016570.1559855123\u0026amp;_gac=1.256364793.1697185905.Cj0KCQjw1aOpBhCOARIsACXYv-d3IVjjn5QC1W4lTJVcO2qx3BF5af7q-oCVN0hknL0_y65fKMzRS9UaAtJAEALw_wcB\"\u003etwo Siberian tigers, Jasper and Jade\u003c\/a\u003e. Jasper first required veterinary treatment for severe dehydration and trauma, but once he was strong enough to travel, the pair were relocated to LIONSROCK. There, Jasper and Jade were given a secure, species-appropriate lifelong home and the opportunity to leave their difficult past behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaboo’s extraordinary recovery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMore recently, in February 2024, The Aspinall Foundation helped secure a brighter future for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aspinallfoundation.org\/the-aspinall-foundation\/working-around-the-world\/south-africa\/baboo-the-tiger-rescue\/\"\u003eBaboo, a Bengal tiger cub rescued in Pakistan\u003c\/a\u003e after being found unable to walk and suffering from multiple fractures caused by severe malnutrition. The young Bengal tiger underwent urgent veterinary treatment and a long period of rehabilitation, during which he had to learn to walk again.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter making a remarkable recovery, Baboo travelled to Isindile Big Cat \u0026amp; Predator Sanctuary in South Africa with support from The Aspinall Foundation, WeWild Africa and the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board. Now known as Yehudah, he has grown into a confident and energetic young tiger, enjoying the space and security of his naturalistic forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdopt a tiger with The Aspinall Foundation and help us give rescued animals the specialist care, protection and safe future they deserve.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun facts about tigers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTigers are the largest living cat species, with some adult males weighing up to around 300kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery tiger has a unique pattern of stripes, allowing researchers to identify individual animals in the wild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTigers are mostly solitary and mark their territories using scent, scratches and vocalisations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRather than chasing prey over long distances, tigers rely on camouflage and stealth to approach before launching a powerful short-range attack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tiger can consume more than 36kg of meat at one time, although it may go for several days without successfully catching prey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike many cats, tigers are strong swimmers and often enter water to travel, hunt or cool down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTigers communicate using a wide range of sounds, including roars, growls, moans, snarls, hisses and friendly chuffing noises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTigers can live in many different habitats, including tropical rainforests, mangrove swamps, grasslands and cold temperate forests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Aspinall Foundation","offers":[{"title":"Digital","offer_id":55622183321976,"sku":"TigerDigi","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Physical","offer_id":55622183354744,"sku":"TigerPhys","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/4822\/9458\/files\/Tiger_1.jpg?v=1785762837","url":"https:\/\/shop.aspinallfoundation.org\/products\/adopt-a-tiger-1","provider":"The Aspinall Foundation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}