The return of the caspian tiger: how a species feared extinct has come back to Kazakhstan
A wild-caught male flown from Russia is still being monitored by authorities and will be released when he is judged fit to survive alone. DNA analysis of the tiger’s genetic history revealed that the caspian tiger and the amur tiger found in eastern Siberia were almost identical, with populations probably intermingling until the early 1900s before they were isolated by hunting. “The idea of bringing back a subspecies of tigers that has disappeared is very exciting.
- ▪A wild-caught male flown from Russia is still being monitored by authorities and will be released when he is judged fit to survive alone.
- ▪DNA analysis of the tiger’s genetic history revealed that the caspian tiger and the amur tiger found in eastern Siberia were almost identical, with populations probably intermingling until the early 1900s before they were isolated by huntin
- ▪“The idea of bringing back a subspecies of tigers that has disappeared is very exciting.
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A tiger is released into Kazakhstan's wilderness as part of a repopulation programmeThe age of extinctionWildlifeThe return of the caspian tiger: how a species feared extinct has come back to KazakhstanThe wild capture and release of a female big cat into a nature reserve is the first step towards reintroducing a population that hasn’t been seen for 70 yearsThe age of extinction is supported byAbout this contentPatrick GreenfieldTue 11 Aug 2026 06.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleOn 31 July, “Umit” – which means hope in Kazakh – was released into a nature reserve on the edge of Lake Balkhash after more than a decade of careful planning to return the caspian tiger to the region.
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