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Paignton Zoo Welcomes Sumatran Tiger to Boost Breeding

8/10/2025

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Paignton Zoo has introduced Dao, a three-year-old Sumatran tiger, to bolster breeding efforts for this critically endangered species, with fewer than 400 left in the wild. Conservationists are on the lookout for a suitable female companion for Dao, a crucial move in the European breeding program to enrich genetic diversity and secure the future of these majestic creatures.

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Paignton Zoo has introduced Dao, a three-year-old Sumatran tiger, to bolster breeding efforts for this critically endangered species, with fewer than 400 left in the wild. Conservationists are on the lookout for a suitable female companion for Dao, a crucial move in the European breeding program to enrich genetic diversity and secure the future of these majestic creatures.