The Buffalo Zoo is happy to announce the arrival of Sungari, a younger male tiger, who has joined the Zoo household. Born on the Saint Louis Zoo on November 13, 2023, Sungari is at present one yr and three months previous. Sungari involves Buffalo on a Species Survival Plan advice from the Affiliation of Zoos and Aquariums!
Sungari’s arrival marks an thrilling new chapter for The Buffalo Zoo, bringing again a male tiger for the primary time since 2011.Whereas nonetheless settling into his new environment, keepers are shortly discovering his laid again and vocal nature. He’s starting to come back out of his shell, exhibiting rising consolation and interplay along with his caretakers.
“We’re completely thrilled to welcome Sungari to the Buffalo Zoo household,” stated Lisa Smith, President and CEO. “He is a shocking younger tiger with a captivating character, and we’re already seeing him develop a robust bond along with his keepers. We’re assured our guests will fall in love with him simply as shortly as we have now.”
Amur tigers, often known as Siberian tigers, are listed as endangered within the wild by the IUCN Crimson Record. It was estimated in 2022 that round 350 stay within the species’ native habitat, the forests of the Russian Far East and traditionally northeast China. Resulting from its native habitat, the Amur tiger is the one subspecies that has tailored to dwell in chilly, northern climates. Zhanna, the Zoo’s 16-year-old tiger continues to be there and can rotate with Sungari within the Zoo’s tiger habitat.
Guests are inspired to go to The Buffalo Zoo and welcome Sungari to his new residence. Extra info on Sungari, together with updates on his progress and public viewing occasions, will probably be obtainable on the Zoo’s web site—www.buffalozoo.org—and social media channels.
