Their biggest threat: humans. No trace of the wild South China tiger, Panthera tigris amoyensis (critically endangered, possibly extinct in the wild), has been seen for more than a decade.

According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), a "world-class" animal park in China was recently found promoting tiger urine as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions.

South China tiger, brown-eared pheasant, red-crowned crane, red ibis, white-flag dolphin and Chinese alligator, totaling more than 100 species. The black-and-white-haired giant panda weighs on ...

South China tiger, brown-eared pheasant, red-crowned crane, red ibis, white-flag dolphin and Chinese alligator. The black-and-white giant panda weighs on average 135 kg and lives on tender bamboo ...

He told the South China Morning Post: “Exaggerating its value without evidence distorts traditional Chinese medicine and harms tiger conservation.” He also warned tourists to follow ...

Caspian, Javan and Bali tigers are already thought to have gone extinct, and it is highly likely that the South China tiger also no longer exists. It is estimated there are only about 600 Amur ...