In Photos: Operation Snow Tiger

Helping to protect the Siberian tiger is a daunting prospect, especially when this particular tiger is so big!

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Boris

Boris the 3rd orphaned wild Siberian tiger cub is rescued at death's door and placed in a bag for transport.
Liz Bonnin and Tiger Track

Liz Bonnin tracking the elusive Siberian tiger. There may be only 300-350 left in the wild.
Businka

Four month old wild Siberian tiger cub 'Businka' (sister to Boris) rescued after her mother disappeared (mother most likely killed by poachers) by poachers.
Boris Rescue

Dramatic moment Boris the orphaned wild Siberian tiger cub is lured out of hiding with a stick to be rescued.
Tiger

Captive Siberian Tiger sitting in the snow in Russia.
Siberian Tiger

Captive Siberian Tiger standing in the snow in Russia.
Dr Dale Miquelle

Dr Dale Miquelle, The world authority on Siberian tigers and director of Wildlife Conservation Society Russia. American member of the team who has lived in Russia working with tigers for over 20 years.
Andy Hawley

Andy Hawley recording sound for the series. It was -32C one day!
Liz Bonnin

Liz Bonnin wrapped up warm. Liz studied jungle tigers for her masters degree. The Siberian winter was a new challenge.
Liz and Kung

Liz Bonnin with a Russian 6-wheel drive 'Kung' vehicle exploring a new ga pipeline near the Ussuriysk Reserve.
Zoluschka Snarling

Zoluschka (Cinderella in Russian) was released back to the wild in May 2013.

Boris