Amur Tiger Ginger Biscuit Joins Woburn for Conservation Breeding
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- Ginger Biscuit, a two-year-old Amur tiger, relocated to Woburn Safari Park from Longleat in Wiltshire as part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP).
- Woburn Safari Park reports Ginger Biscuit is settling in well, showing confidence and exploring her new enclosure, including observing two other tigers from a distance.
- Ben Davies, head of carnivores at Woburn, stated the tiger is adapting to her surroundings, with keepers focused on ensuring she continues to thrive.
- Amy Waller, carnivore team manager, emphasized that the move reflects the natural life stage for young tigers and fulfills the conservation goals of the EEP.
- The European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) coordinates breeding efforts across European wildlife parks to protect critically endangered Amur tigers.
Why it matters: Amur tigers number fewer than 600 in the wild, so coordinated breeding and relocation through the EEP directly support species survival. Woburn’s successful integration of Ginger Biscuit strengthens the genetic diversity of the captive population, a measurable step in long-term conservation.
