Thailand’s “Tiger Temple,” a Buddhist monastery that lets tourists pose with the scores of big cats, has been raided by Thailand’s government for alleged wildlife trafficking. More than 100 tigers, along with dozens of rare birds, have been impounded. Adam M. Roberts, CEO of Born Free USA and Born Free Foundation, said that even without “solid proof” of illegal activity, “the place is of massive concern.” According to Roberts, “Tiger Temple markets itself as this haven of tranquility where tigers are rescued from poachers to live a happy life. The reality is that it’s a zoo at which the tigers are kept in very poor conditions, fed inappropriate food, and forced to interact with tourists for photo opportunities.”
Link: VICE News