Young Amur tiger gets new home in Norfolk
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A young Amur tiger called Timur from Cologne Zoo in Germany has now got a new home in Norfolk.
The two-year-old arrived at Banham Zoo at the end of July, joining resident female Amur tiger Mishka.
He spent his first few days exploring his new habitat, getting to know his new surroundings, keepers, and daily routines.
Timus hasn't been the only new arrival at the zoo recently either, with a Grant's zebra called Zoom and tapir called Inca also making appearances over the summer.
The Amur tiger, also known as the Siberian tiger, is one of the largest cats in the world
Zoo Director at Banham Zoo, Ross Snipp said that staff there "were thrilled to welcome Timur" and praised "the collaborative work carried out by zoos across Europe".
He added that Timur's arrival marked "an important milestone in the conservation of one of the world's most iconic and endangered species".
Ross has also thanked Banham Zoo's hundreds of supporters who contributed to its recent tiger fundraising campaign, "raising awareness of the vital conservation work needed to protect this endangered species".
An International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List assessment in 2022 has estimated the population of the species at 265–486 in the Russian Far East.
It's thought there is also a small number ranging across the border into China and possibly North Korea.
