Sumatran tiger in captivity. Photo by Rhett A. Butler, 2005
Indonesia has a new plan to save the Critically Endangered Sumatran tiger, reports the AFP: sell captive-born tigers as pets. The proposed price is 100,000 US dollars for a pair of Sumatran tigers with the money going to conservation efforts, though it was unclear who would manage these funds: Indonesia plans to sell endangered tigers as pets to the wealthy
