Harrowing pictures show the grisly remains of once-majestic tigers that died of ‘inbreeding’ after being rescued from Thai temple hell
THAI officials have released images showing the grisly remains of one of dozens of tigers that have died since being rescued from a notorious wildlife attraction three years ago.
Officials in white coats are seen arranging the remains on a white tarpaulin with metal hooks before hosing them down.The rescued animals have been being cared for at the Khao Prathap Chang Wildlife SanctuaryFor more then a decade, visitors to the Tiger Temple in the province of Kanchanaburi were given the opportunity to pose for selfies with the big cats and bottle-feed cubs.
One of the temple's monks is reported to have attempted to escape the raid in a truck filled with hundreds of vials of tiger body parts. "[Inbreeding] affects their well-being, resulting in disabilities and weakened health condition," he added.
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