Russia Eliminates Extinction Threat for Amur Tigers as Population Grows from 430 to 750

MOSCOW, July 4 — Russia's Amur tiger population is no longer threatened with extinction, announced Justice Minister and Chairman of the Amur Tiger Center's Supervisory Board Konstantin Chuychenko at the opening of the "Land of Big Cats" photo exhibition on Tverskoy Boulevard in Moscow.

"More than 13 years ago, we began systematic work to preserve the Amur tiger. Much has been accomplished. When we started this great endeavor in 2013, the Amur tiger population in the Russian Federation numbered around 430 individuals. Currently, we are confident in reaching the number of 750 and can say that the goal set in the Amur tiger conservation strategy has been achieved," Chuychenko stated.

The minister noted that effective anti-poaching efforts were among the main reasons for population growth. Over the years, a comprehensive monitoring and protection system for rare cats has been established, incorporating modern technologies and strengthened law enforcement measures.

Chuychenko also invited exhibition visitors to travel to the Far East: "Come and see with your own eyes, enjoy this magnificent nature."

The "Land of Big Cats" photo exhibition features works by Sergey Gorshkov dedicated to the Far Eastern leopard and Amur tiger — the planet's rarest and most majestic cats. The exhibition aims to remind viewers of nature's fragility and the importance of its protection, while showcasing the beauty of the Far East.

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