A tired Amur tiger has been moved to a nursing facility in the Leningrad region, according to zoologist and head of the Amur Tiger Center Sergei Aramilev. His update was reported by RIA News. The move aims to give the animal a calmer environment and closer monitoring after a difficult period in the wild. The official explained that the transfer was carefully planned and executed with the help of veterinary teams, aviation crews, and local authorities, all working in concert to ensure the tiger’s safety and well-being .
The tiger’s paw problems were traced to an old gunshot wound. The bullet entered the shoulder blade area and exited through the front paw, creating a severe inflammatory process. The injury compromised the animal’s ability to move and caused it to lash out at nearby dogs in its territory. Medical assessments revealed the wound required prompt attention, and the subsequent treatment helped stabilize the animal for its journey to the nursing facility. The incident underscores the long-term impact that past injuries can have on large predators and how comprehensive veterinary care can change outcomes for these animals .
The relocation involved multiple stages, starting with air transport and then a final vehicle transfer. The operation depended on successful medical intervention, precise coordination, and the tiger’s tolerance to stress. Modern veterinary protocols, along with sedation and careful handling, minimized risks during the flight and road travel. In the new setting, keepers are closely observing the tiger as it acclimates to different surroundings, routines, and social dynamics, with the goal of ensuring a stable transition and continued health .
Earlier this year, there was another report from Primorye about a wounded tiger being located and assessed in the field. Officials noted ongoing efforts to provide medical care and determine the best course of action based on the animal’s condition and safety factors for people nearby .
A separate event from January 2024 described a tiger spotted in the Khabarovsk Territory that subsequently was released back into the wild. Residents of the village of Mukhen had expressed concern as the large predator had entered residential buildings. The hunting department of the Khabarovsk Territory government, along with the KGBU Service for Wildlife Protection and Specially Protected Natural Areas, captured the animal and decided on its release into a suitable habitat in the wild, following standard wildlife management procedures .
In a prior incident in the Khabarovsk region, a tiger was observed near a den where a bear had previously been located. The bear was released, but its path led it away from the den, and the authorities continued to monitor the area for subsequent developments. The ongoing management of large predators in this region reflects a careful balance between public safety and wildlife conservation, with well-documented protocols guiding each decision .