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 Dead Leopard found in January 2004 Source: Inspection Tiger, Ministry of Natural Resources  Tiger released in March 2004 Source: John Goodrich, WCS Russia |
Fundraising and Events NewsMOSCOW HALF MARATHON - Runners needed!On May 8th 2004, Sir Roderic Lyne, British Ambassador to Russia will lead a team in the Moscow Half Marathon / 10km race. If you know anyone who would be interested in taking part in this race to help raise money for AMUR please register interest FUND RAISING EVENTS Do you know of anyone who would be interested in organising local fund raising events in your area? Please contact us. THANK YOU So many people have sent donations to AMUR in 2003 and we would like to thank you all for your wonderful support which allows conservation work to continue. Conservation5 BIG CATS KILLED IN 2 MONTHSDuring December 2003 3 Amur tigers were killed and in January 2004 2 Amur leopards were killed. Four hunting dogs trapped the first tiger before she was shot by poachers. The second two were killed by two young poachers (37 and 17 years old) who had found a tigress with two cubs. They shot one tiger cub dead and injured the tigress who fled with the other cub. They took the corpse of the dead cub and returned the next day to kill the tigress, cutting off her feet and head as well as the skin. A few weeks later the young poacher was prosecuted. He explained to police that he wanted to prove to himself that he was man enough to kill a tiger! The prosecuting judge imposed a fine of $4,700 however conservationists are disappointed knowing the fine will not be paid due to a claim of poverty. Journalists visited the youth’s village home and found his house to be well kept with 4 Japanese cars in the drive and a newly painted fence! Two leopards have been killed apparently for ‘fun’ - both corpses being left intact. Many local lawyers now feel that poachers should receive much tougher penalties and the only real deterrent would be a custodial sentence of up to 7 years. AMUR is working closely with our partners to encourage politicians to require tougher sentences passed on people killing tigers and leopards. It is so vital to conservation that this constant loss of individuals from the population is stopped. That is why AMUR contributes funds to the anti-poaching teams and is lobbying politicians for tougher sentences. Research shows that over 70% of all tiger deaths are caused by poaching! NEW RESEARCH In 2003 AMUR researched the social and economic issues threatening tigers and leopards. We now need to learn more about the villages where hunting is prevalent. That research will start soon and it is hoped, as a result, we will find ways to change the poaching behaviour. RESCUED AND RELEASED Some great news — a tiger was recently rescued from a snare, given a check up and released using our AMUR Land Rover Defender. Contact AMUR If you can help us in any way or would like more information contact us at: AMUR, Heathfield House, Ross Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2LE Tel: (+ 44) 01225 851 251 Email: contact us
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