ALMATY – Umit, the female Amur tiger released into the wild in Kazakhstan’s Ile-Balkhash State Nature Reserve on July 31, has successfully begun hunting independently, killing a wolf and a wild boar during her first 10 days in her new natural habitat, according to specialists monitoring her adaptation.
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The tiger is being tracked daily using a GPS collar, which allows specialists to monitor her movements and identify areas where she has spent time. Field teams then inspect these locations to assess her behavior and adaptation to life in the wild, reported the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.
The successful hunts are an important early indication that Umit is adapting to her new environment and beginning to live independently under natural conditions. Specialists continue to monitor her movements daily and conduct field inspections of areas identified through GPS tracking.
The results of the first 10 days suggest that Umit’s adaptation to independent life in Kazakhstan’s wild is progressing successfully.
