Kathmandu- Nepal's first wild tiger to be fitted with global positioning system (GPS) collar was poisoned by poachers in Nepal, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) confirmed Friday.
The tiger had been missing for two weeks.
Authorities said the tiger, named Namo Buddha, died after consuming poisoned beef left by poachers. Three suspects were arrested.
'Namo Buddha's unfortunate end underscores the fact that efforts to protect Nepal's tigers are a serious challenge and such efforts now need to be further strengthened and consolidated,' said World Wildlife Fund officer, Anil Manandhar.
It was the first wild tiger fitted with a GPS collar. ...
Jun 3, 2011, 17:55 GMT
Authorities said the tiger, named Namo Buddha, died after consuming poisoned beef left by poachers. Three suspects were arrested.
'Namo Buddha's unfortunate end underscores the fact that efforts to protect Nepal's tigers are a serious challenge and such efforts now need to be further strengthened and consolidated,' said World Wildlife Fund officer, Anil Manandhar.
It was the first wild tiger fitted with a GPS collar. ...
Jun 3, 2011, 17:55 GMT
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