A Siberian tiger was killed in Yichang, Hubei Province.

　　The Siberian tiger was hunted and skinned in the zoo

　　　　Xinhuanet Yichang December 22 (Reporter Jiang Shiqiang, Li Zhihui) The reporter confirmed from Yichang Forestry Bureau of Hubei Province on the afternoon of the 22nd that a female Siberian tiger in Yichang Three Gorges Forest Wildlife World was killed a few days ago, with its head and feet cut off and its skin peeled. The local public security and forestry departments are trying their best to solve the case.

　　　　Liu Xianxin, director of Yichang Forestry Bureau, and other main team members accepted an exclusive interview with Xinhua News Agency reporters at 18: 00 on the 22nd, and clarified the facts of various media speculations after the killing of this Siberian tiger.

　　　　Du Zhihu, deputy director, confirmed that a Siberian tiger was indeed killed in the Three Gorges Forest Wildlife World in Yiling District of Yichang City. At about 7: 30 on December 20th, Li Jinglin, the administrator of Animal World, found a Siberian tiger killed while cleaning the road surface in the park. Wang Jianxiang, the head of Wildlife World, then reported to Yichang Forestry Bureau at 7: 38 and called 110 at 7: 51.

　　　　Du Zhihu said: "After receiving the report, the heads of Yichang Forestry Bureau and Forest Public Security Bureau quickly rushed to the scene, conducted on-site investigation, and formed a special investigation class to start work immediately. This tiger is 6 to 7 years old. It was shipped from Guilin. Its head and feet were cut off and its skin was peeled off. It has been taken away. At present, its internal organs and skeleton have been frozen. "

　　　　Yichang Forestry Bureau has launched the Emergency Plan for Major Forestry Ecological Destruction Accidents, and asked the wildlife world to strengthen safety measures, implement the inspection system, comprehensively inspect and maintain safety facilities, investigate hidden dangers of accidents and plug loopholes. At about 17: 00 on the 21st, Hubei Forestry Bureau sent three inspectors to Yichang to supervise the case.

　　　　Some media reported that "bone tonic wine" printed with tiger pattern was found on the second floor of the ticket office of the animal world. Du Zhihu said that after investigation by the staff, the wine bottle and wine box of "bone tonic wine" were indeed found, but there was no wine in the bottle. The specific information needs further investigation and verification.

　　　　Zhou Liping, director of Yichang Forest Public Security Bureau, said: "This is a criminal case. We are trying our best to detect it and have reported it to the National Forest Public Security Bureau." He did not disclose specific details, but said that he had offered a reward to collect clues to solve the case from the society.

　　　　Liu Xianxin, director of Yichang Forestry Bureau, said that Hubei Forestry Bureau attached great importance to the case. This is a major case of illegal killing of wild animals. I believe that with the efforts of all parties concerned, the case will come to the bottom.

　　　　The Three Gorges Forest Wildlife World was opened for business in 2002, covering an area of nearly 600 mu. There are more than 100 species of wild animals such as Siberian tigers, African lions and black bears. Previously, there were 16 tigers in the park. The park has both the functions of wildlife science popularization and artificial breeding, but due to backward technology, the breeding effect is not good. At present, there are only five staff members, and the business situation is sluggish.

　　　　The Siberian tiger is a national first-class protected animal, and is listed as an endangered species in the world by the World Wildlife Fund. The Wildlife Protection Law of People’s Republic of China (PRC) clearly stipulates that hunting and killing of wildlife under special state protection is prohibited. It is forbidden to sell or buy wild animals under special state protection or their products.

Editor: Wang Ying