Tiger Recovers with Friend After Being Shot

Two months ago, a tiger cub, Yarik, was admitted to the International Fund for Animal Welfare-supported PRNCO Tiger Centre with a gunshot wound to the face. There were serious doubts that he would survive. Police and the Hunting Inspection Department officials immediately began a search for the suspected poachers. Vets are confident now that the traumatized eye has regained the ability to see, and Yarik’s chances to be returned to the wild are increasing every day. At his most recent veterinary exam, Yarik had new x-rays taken and his stitches removed. The x-ray showed that the damaged bones of the scull are setting well. His milk teeth are being replaced with secondary dentition, which means that he is developing according to his age. After the exam, Yarik was moved to an enclosure where he could be more closely observed by Lazovka, Filippa and Vladik. The staff of PRNCO Tiger Center are sincerely grateful to veterinarians Mikhail Alshinetsky and John Lewis and to our partners for constant help and assistance in treatment of the injured tiger cub. IFAW works jointly with PRNCO Tiger Center. © PRNCO Building a Better World for Animals and People - Visit http://www.ifaw.org/international