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News: Latest News distributed around Yorkshire June 14, 2016 01:11:38 PM
Hector and Harley show their colours as they splash around to prove who is top cat in their family.
The rare Amur Tigers, only 15 months old, towered up on their hind legs and visitors spellbound with their aquatic antics at the award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
The dynamic duo enjoyed the playful duel that sent the spray flying at the park’s Land of Tigers reserve over the weekend.
Amur tigers are one of the most endangered species on the planet with less than 600 left in wild because of hunting and disappearing habitat in eastern Russia. But their numbers are climbing thanks to a global conservation campaign, which YWP, located in Branton near Doncaster, is heavily involved in.
Hector and Harley were born last March to parents Vlad and Tschuna and they carry the hopes of saving the species on their strong shoulders.
“They are big playful cats and have grown so much since their birth,” said Simon Marsh, Animal Collection Manager of the innovative walk through park. “It is great to see their playful spirit but it is also important to remember that they are hope for the future of the species.
We are proud of the work done here at the park to help save a beautiful animal and hope that Hector and Harley can be part of the successful breeding programme that will introduce more Amur tigers into the wild.”
Simon Marsh - Animal Collection Manager
The Yorkshire Wildlife Park has been instrumental in raising awareness of the plight of the Amurs and helping establish a strong European breeding programme. Meanwhile, the Yorkshire Wildlife Park Foundation charity has also been working hard, fundraising and working on conservation projects with the Amur Leopard and Tiger Alliance ALTA.
YWP brings visitors almost face to face with some of the world’s most rare and beautiful animals. As well as the Tigers YWP’s unique collection includes Amur Leopards, Lions, Giraffes, the country Polar Bears and many more.
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