The Jambi Tiger Project

The Jambi Tiger Project was studying the population dynamics of tigers and their prey in central Sumatra, in order to understand how degraded habitat may be managed to limit the impact on tiger populations. The project, run by the Zoological Society of London, was an innovative partnership between the logging industry and conservationists, with a long term aim to develop a network of managed wildlife zones that allow the co-existence of wildlife and agriculture.

WVI provided a veterinary advisor to the Jambi Tiger Project. Tiger expert, Dr. John Lewis, provided on-site training of project staff and local vets in the use of field anaesthesia techniques for tigers, tapirs, pigs and other species in order to fit radiocollars. He also provided training to National Park staff in the management and care of wildlife confiscated from poachers.

Our expert veterinary support meant that field workers were able to gain detailed information about how tigers use this environment, whilst ensuring the welfare and health of the animals was protected.

Although this project has finished, tiger conservation in Sumatra is a long term endeavour and we hope that WVI will be able to provide expert veterinary support as and when it is needed.

Providing training for living and working in the animals' natural range is a critical part of our work. To this end we are involved in ongoing training in the Russian Far East and Bangladesh.

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Captured tiger for health check	Health checking and collaring
Tracking tigers	Constructing a tiger trap

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