Here, kitty: A wildlife official scanning the microchip implanted in a tiger at the Kanchanaburi temple in this file picture. — AFP
Ratchaburi: Officials at a sanctuary in Thailand said they are racing to keep dozens of tigers alive after more than 80 died from disease following their confiscation from a controversial temple.
The Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua temple – better known as the “Tiger Temple” – had for years attracted tourists with the promise of being able to pose for photos next to the big cats.
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