Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park in Jilin region recently captured rare footage showing six wild Northeast Tigers together for the first time in China, reflecting the intact ecosystem that supports continuous reproduction of wild Northeast Tigers. The number of wild Northeast Tigers in the national park has increased from 27 in 2017 to 72. The tigress has given birth to 13 cubs in four litters. Last year, a video recorded an adult female wild Northeast Tiger leading five cubs through the forest in Jilin region of Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park, the first such recording of wild Northeast Tigers seen together in six. The tigress, known as the "hero tigress" in the region, has given birth to 13 cubs in four litters.
Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park has reported a significant increase in wild Northeast Tigers, with their numbers rising from 27 in 2017 to 72. This is part of a broader trend of successful conservation in the region. Additionally, the wild Northeast Tigers and leopards in the park now cover over 80% of its area, bringing back the scene of "every mountain having a tiger."
The global rarity of a wild tigress giving birth to five cubs at once has been highlighted, with this tigress setting a record in the region by birthing 13 cubs in four litters. These developments reflect the ongoing success of wildlife conservation efforts in Northeast China.