\n Bulan, a male Malayan tiger, recently joined Hamerton Zoo Park, in Sawtry, from Zoo \u00dast\u00ed nad Labem in the Czech Republic.\n<\/p>\n
\n His arrival marks an important step in the conservation of the species with fewer than 120 believed to remain in the wild.\n<\/p>\n
\n Bulan was born at Prague Zoo and later moved to Zoo \u00dast in 2019 and now joins Hamerton’s female Malayan tiger, Sahaja.\n<\/p>\n
\n A spokesperson said the arrival represents an “important opportunity” for the future of the Malayan tiger population.\n<\/p>\n
\n The zoo hopes that in time Bulan and Sahaja will form a “compatible pairing” and “contribute offspring to the long-term conservation” of the sub-species.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Introducing two tigers is a process that requires patience and careful management,” the zoo said.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Over the coming months, our experience carnivore team will monitor both animals closely as they become familiar with one another.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Any future breeding recommendations will be guided by the welfare of both tigers.”\n<\/p>\n