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Caspian tigers (Panthera Tigris virgata), also known as the Persian Tigers, are now extinct. There is controversy over the exact dates of extinction but it is often stated as in the 1950's. They were found in Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Caucasus. They were hunted mostly as pests or trophy animals. In Russia the army was ordered to rid them from the area of the Caspian sea and systematically eradicated them in a very effective manner, the purpose of which was to reclaim the land for man's uses.
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How many Caspian tigers are there in the Asia?
caspian tigers are extinct
Why Caspian tigers are extinct?
The Caspian tiger was basically hunted to extinction. However, recent genetic evidence has shown that the Siberian tiger and the Caspian were nearly identical, with the two separating just a few thousand years ago.
How many Caspian tigers are there left in the wild?
The Caspian Tigers are extinct since the 70's
How did the Caspian lion become extinct?
I can find a reference to a Caspian tiger but none to a Caspian lion.
What 2 reasons are tigers Hunted?
Tigers are hunted for their pelts and for medicene use.
Which 3 species of tigers have become extinct in the past 70 years?
The Caspian, Bali, and Javan tigers are extinct.
Were Caspian tigers preserved?
There is a preserved Caspian Tiger at the Medical College in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Why white tigers hunted for?
White tigers are hunted for their fur. Also to become someone's rug in their home.
What are tigers hunted by?
hte ppl tht hunted tigers,poachers, hunted tigers for their beautiful stripes now because of them tigers are endangered but fourntaley are being build bak up
Which of the subspecies of tigers is extinct?
Bali, Javan, Caspian. However, there is new evidence that suggests the Caspian and Siberian tigers are genetically identical, may be the same subspecies.
What was the Caspian tigers habitat?
Reed jungles and forests around the Caspian sea and Lake Balkash and Iran.
What animal hunted the Caspian tigers?
The Caspian Tiger will usually eat whatever it can get. The larger ingulates formed the bulk of the diet. They could have also fed on livestock or attack wounded tigers, especially when prey was depleted.
