Save China's Tigers
September 1st 2003, Hong Kong

On September 1st, 2003, Michelle, a patron of the Save China's Tigers Foundation, met with two Chinese tiger cubs who were on a stop in Hong Kong during their 7,000 mile journey from Beijing to South Africa for the first ever attempt at Rewilding Training (learning to hunt).

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Michelle with China tiger cubs 'Cathay' and 'Hope'


Michelle at the press conference
(photos from "Dayoo", "Oriental Daily" and "AFP")


On the press conference, the host jokingly described Michelle and Tiger as "Beauty and the Beast". Michelle then pointed at the picture of a tiger behind her, smiling: "This is the real beauty." Born in the year of Tiger, Michelle said she felt certain special connections with tigers.

Tigers, which are found only in Asia, are among the most endangered species in the world. In China, fewer than 30 South China tigers survive in the wild and a further 60 live in zoos. The foundation hopes to transport another five to seven tiger cubs to South Africa over the next five years and then introduce them and any offspring into a specially created reserve in southern China from 2008. Michelle agreed to become a patron of Save China's Tigers last month after being introduced to the foundation.

Related link:
   SCMP: Rare Chinese tigers packed off to Africa for a wild time


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