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Thieves Kill Sumatran Tiger, Swipe Pricey Fur, Bones

Sales of endangered species persist despite tough laws

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(Newser) – Thieves at an Indonesian zoo slaughtered an endangered tiger and swiped most of its body in a caper officials believe was motivated by greed, the AP reports. “It was sadistic,” said the director of the zoo, where staffers found the remains of the female tiger yesterday. “The killers left only its intestines in the cage.” The fur and bones of Sumatran tigers are highly valuable and are often sold openly in Indonesia, despite strict laws banning such trade.

An activist in tiger costume takes part in a demonstration against Sumatran tiger and elephant trade in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009.
An activist in tiger costume takes part in a demonstration against Sumatran tiger and elephant trade in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009.   (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
A group of thieves killed an endangered tiger in an Indonesian zoo and stole most of its body, zoo officials said today.
A group of thieves killed an endangered tiger in an Indonesian zoo and stole most of its body, zoo officials said today.   (Shutter Stock)
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It was sadistic.
The killers left only its intestines in the cage.
- Adrianis, Taman Rimba Zoo director

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youngblood
Aug 23, 09 5:21 PM CDT
And who really is the Animal! Reply
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Derni
Aug 23, 09 6:23 PM CDT
good security! Reply
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blondoharris
Aug 23, 09 7:19 PM CDT
Unbelievable! I cried! I agree with youngblood! I would wish that these gruesome individuals would be caught a stripped from their skin down with no medication, left to die with just their intestines! A slow agonizing death as they did to this Tiger! Again "Unbelievable what humans can will do to an animal and people for that matter. Sickening, simply sickening! Reply
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cognitivefilter
Aug 23, 09 10:12 PM CDT
sad, deranged, and wrong. it is imperative that we keep these animals safe Reply
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Realist
Aug 24, 09 8:12 AM CDT
One of nature's most spectacular creatures butchered by a handful of the worst. I hope she didn't suffer, and I hope when they get these bastards they DO suffer! Reply
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