Two male Siberian tigers fiercely battled for a mate in the snowy forest

Posted by Lucy May 19, 2023 News 2 Min Read

A photographer captured the scene of two male tigers engaged in a fierce battle for a mate in the snowy white landscape of Orsa-Björn Wildlife Park, Sweden.

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German photographer Ingo Gerlach captured the scene of a fierce brawl between two male Siberian tigers in the snowy forest of Orsa-Björn Wildlife Park, Sweden, as reported by Xinmin.
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“Snow had been falling throughout the night, creating a thick layer of nearly 50 cm of snow. It was a fantastic backdrop for photography,” Ingo recounted.
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He decided to take a walk in the park and eventually stopped at a wooden bridge leading up the mountain. It was there that Ingo unexpectedly spotted two male tigers emerging from the forest.
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They stood on their hind legs, extending their sharp claws to engage in combat. Both sides fiercely battled until one of them was defeated.
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“I observed from a distance, so I wasn’t in any danger. In nature, males often fight to compete for females. I believe these two tigers could have engaged in this battle to establish territory and mating rights,” Ingo commented.
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The Siberian tiger, also known as the Amur tiger or Manchurian tiger, used to inhabit large areas of Russia, northern China, and the Korean Peninsula. However, due to human hunting activities, they are facing the risk of extinction.

Siberian tigers are listed as an endangered species, and efforts are being made to protect and conserve their population. Conservation organizations, governments, and local communities are working together to preserve their habitats, implement anti-poaching measures, and raise awareness about the importance of preserving these majestic creatures.