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The threat of extinction for the Amur tiger in Russia has been eliminated! • Aмурский тигр (тигры) (mas .noun) [a-mur-skiy tigr (tig-ry)] 🔻Konstantin Chuychenko, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Amur Tiger Center, emphasized that the goal of preserving the population has been achieved: in 2013, it was around 430 individuals, and now it stands at 750. Did you know that ... 🔻95% of the Amur tiger population lives in Russia, specifically in Primorsky and Khabarovsk Krais, Amur Oblast, and the Jewish Autonomous Oblast. 🔻Among the six existing tiger subspecies, the Amur tiger is the largest and strongest. 🔻By winter, the Amur tiger develops a 5-6 cm layer of fat on its belly and possesses very thick fur. 🔻On average, an Amur tiger controls a territory of 100 km². 🔻The average lifespan of a tiger in the wild is about 15-18 years. 🔻In past centuries, the Udege and Nanai peoples had a ritual for tiger funerals. If a deceased animal was found in the forest, the same ceremony was performed as in the case of a noble tribal member's passing. #fact_file #Russiannature 😎RCR | Support | Boost