Moment rare Amur tiger is released into Kazakh wild

No Comment Video. Moment rare Amur tiger is released into Kazakh wild Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 06/08/2026 - 13:41 GMT+2 Kazakhstan released the Amur tiger Umit into the Ile-Balkhash Nature Reserve, marking a key step in a project to restore a wild tiger population to Central Asia for the first time in more than 70 years. Kazakhstan has released the Amur tiger Umit — whose name means "hope" in Kazakh — into the unfenced Ile-Balkhash Nature Reserve, as part of an ambitious project to reintroduce wild tigers to Central Asia, where the species vanished more than 70 years ago. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Conservationists fitted Umit with a GPS/GSM tracking collar to monitor her movements. An adult male tiger remains under observation as experts assess his readiness for release, while two cubs, aged six months on arrival, will stay under expert care until they turn 18 months. Authorities say nearby residents will be alerted if a tiger comes within five kilometers of a village. tiger nature Animal rights Kazakhstan Top stories Now playing Next Moment rare Amur tiger is released into Kazakh wild Now playing Next Record-low Danube exposes sandbanks, strands boats in Serbia Now playing Next Smoke towers above Washington forests as firefighting continues Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 6th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Hiroshima marks 81 years since atomic bombing that ended WWII Now playing Next Myanmar ex-junta chief on first Thailand trip as civilian leader Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 6th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Iran and Oman agree route for ships in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says Now playing Next Iceland orders expulsion of 21 anti-whaling activists, police say Now playing Next German police deploy bomb disposal robot at airport after drone find Now playing Next EU to release €1.4bn from Russian asset profits to Ukraine Now playing Next German brigade key to deterring Russia, Lithuanian FM tells Euronews Now playing Next Portugal seizes five tonnes of cocaine in Atlantic bust Now playing Next Dreaming of seeing the Colosseum after dark? Italy extends opening hours at major cultural sites Now playing Next Germany's brigade key to deterring Russia, Lithuanian FM tells Euronews Now playing Next Infantino to remain as FIFA boss following crisis meeting ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Dublin bids farewell to singer-songwriter Glen Hansard No Comment Mass funeral held in Gaza for victims of 2023 air strike No Comment Fires rage after Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv No Comment Fuego volcano eruption forces mass evacuations in Guatemala The Ring Europe’s biggest debates – Migration, Mercosur, and housing on The Ring USA Leftist Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats establishment candidate in shock Michigan primary victory World News Iran and Oman agree route for ships in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says Earth News First tiger released into the wild in Kazakhstan 70 years after Turan tiger extinction Food and Drink Copenhagen’s Noma restaurant to re-open under new leadership after abuse accusations Europe News Woman arrested after four men stabbed in London's Covent Garden Europe News Suspect accused of killing woman found in suitcase in Greece gives statement East-West Connect How is this country attracting manufacturing investment? ADVERTISEMENT Europe News EU releases €1.4 Billion to Ukraine from frozen Russian asset profits after Kyiv attacks Europe News Iceland orders expulsion and re-entry ban on 21 anti-whaling activists, police say North Korea North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of military options over Japan’s move into 'war state' Europe News German police deploy bomb disposal robot at Leipzig airport after explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane World News Anger, fear, shock and compassion: Ceuta's uncertain path back to normality EU.XL EU deployed its biggest wildfire response. Is it what Europe needs? Europe News Russian overnight barrage on Ukraine kills at least 17 in Kyiv and surrounding region Guatemala Fuego volcano spews more ash and lava as Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled nearby villages ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT