A tiger cub at Bueng Chawak has been named “Nina”

Suphanburi Police General Patcharawat Naming a tiger cub raised at Bueng Chawak Zoo " Nong Nina" by the National Parks Department. Prepare to demand 1.3 million baht in maintenance costs from the owner of the illegal possession. Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, said Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. A name was given to a 3-4 month old female tiger cub, which officials from the National Park Service Department Seized due to illegal possession by owner and taken to the Bueng Chawak Non-Hunting Area and the Bueng Chawak Wildlife Management Development Center. (Bueng Chawak Zoo) Suphanburi Province By giving the name "Nong Nina" National Park Department Prepare to collect the cost of caring for the tiger cub from the person who says it is the owner. From the assessment that National Park Department Must care for a tiger for more than 10 years for a total of 1,394,000 baht, which is in accordance with the regulations of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation regarding the treatment of wild animals, wildlife carcasses, or products from wildlife carcasses. and expenses for caring for wild animals in 2022 This tiger cub There were no official documents of ownership and no wildlife identification marks. (microchip number) It was also found that The same owner was in possession of a lion cub, which had wild animal markings. (microchip number) but did not report the possession of a lion that is a controlled wild animal to the National Parks Department. Therefore, the owner was prosecuted for various offenses under the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act 2019, including Section 15 for setting free protected wild animals. (Big Boy Scout) released from his care, Section 17, for possessing protected wild animals. (Big tiger cub) without permission, Section 19, paragraph one, on the basis of possessing protected wild animals (lion cubs) wit hout permission, Section 19, paragraph two, on the basis of not following the rules, procedures, and conditions for notification in accordance with the regulations set by the Director-General. For wild animals Request approval from the Bang Kla Provincial Police Station investigator. Chachoengsao Province To deliver the tiger cubs to the Bueng Chawak Wildlife Management Development Center. (Bueng Chawak Zoo) As for the lion cubs, they are deposited at the Bang Kla White Lion Farm, Village No. 5, Pak Nam Subdistrict, Bang Kla District, Chachoengsao Province. to care for and preserve Until the case reaches its end The tiger cub is currently under quarantine for 7 days. The veterinarian drew blood for a general health check. and sent the blood to the forensic science unit National Park Department To determine the species of tiger cubs and implant them with microchips. To mark the identification of wild animals. Source: Thai News Agency