See a rare Siberian tiger returned to the wild. In 2016, Vladik was spotted roaming the busy streets of Vladivostok, Russia. Eventually he was sedated and captured by wildlife rangers. After undergoing rehabilitation, he was released in Bikin National Park, far away from any human settlements. He’s about three years old and weighs approximately 300 pounds.
➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe
About National Geographic:
National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what’s possible.
Get More National Geographic:
Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite
Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo
Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter
Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta
Siberian tigers, also called Amur tigers, are the largest of their species and can reach 13 feet in length and weigh up to 660 pounds. Their numbers collapsed in the 1930s but have since rebounded and there are an estimated 360 left in the wild.
Click here to read more about Vladik.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/05/amur-siberian-tiger-russia-release-video/
Footage courtesy:
Amur Tiger Center/WWF Russia
Siberian Tiger Rescued From City Streets, Returned to Wild | National Geographic
National Geographic
https://www.youtube.com/natgeo