Artificial insemination may help raise tiger numbers, says Nik Nazmi

Nik Nazmi, speaking to reporters after visiting the National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Sungkai, says the initiative is still at the trial stage. – BERNAMApic

TANJUNG MALIM: Artificial insemination is among the reproductive methods being employed to arrest the critical population decline of the Malayan tiger.

Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Sungkai is striving to overcome the naturally low birth rate of the endangered Panthera tigris jacksoni.