Vladivostok. Unique footage from a camera trap in Primorye has captured a female Amur tiger and her three playful cubs enjoying “mud baths.” This delightful sight was reported by the “Land of the Leopard” nature reserves directorate.
“Even in the wild, babies remain babies: it`s as if they didn`t hear any prohibitions and happily rolled around in the mud up to their paws. The three little rascals eagerly took mud baths, while their mother remained perfectly clean. The video shows tigress T61F; apparently, she has remarkable patience, as she is raising three cubs at once, whose age at the time of filming was 6-7 months,” states the official announcement.
Reserve staff explained that water sources in this area are frequently visited by deer, which accounts for the presence of tigers hunting them. The captivating video was filmed within the “Land of the Leopard” National Park, highlighting the dynamic ecosystem of the region.
About the Amur Tiger
The Amur tiger, also known as the Siberian tiger, is one of the rarest large predators on Earth and is prominently listed in the International Red Book due to its endangered status. In Russia, these majestic cats inhabit their natural environment primarily within the Primorsky and Khabarovsk Krais, as well as the Amur and Jewish Autonomous Oblasts.
According to the latest expert estimates, the total population of these magnificent predators in the Russian Federation is approximately 750 individuals, making every sighting and conservation effort crucial for their survival.
