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Ligers in China

Critter News

A private zoo operator in Taiwan cross-bred lions and tigers, resulting in three "liger" cubs. One died and the other two were seized for sheltering at a research institution. From Focus Taiwan. Cross-breeding two protected species is completely against nature. Tags: zoos taiwan tigers lion endangered species.

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Tropical Cyclone Iggy

10,000 Birds

They will be seeking protection where they can and they will return as soon as the rain eases. The rest of the birds had been marked locally, but we still took down the details as the next time they are observed may well be in Taiwan, China or Korea. A wet garden without birds!

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