(IN): PETA asks government to probe website that sells tigers

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PETA asks government to probe website that sells tigers

 

 

Thu, Sep 11 03:35 PM

 

Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has

asked the central government to investigate a website's claim that it sells

tigers.

 

In a letter dated Sep 9 to the Ministry of Environment and Forests, the

animal rights organisation said: 'We were shocked about the claims of the

website buytigers.com, which says it sells five-month-old female tigers'.

 

The letter addressed to the secretary of the ministry was sent by Anuradha

Sawhney, PETA India's chief functionary.

 

The PETA letter claimed that the website says: 'It was a dream until

yesterday, now it's true. Directly from our India breedings, we give you the

possibility to buy a tiger online and without any trouble.'

 

'The website claims they have been breeding tigers in India and shipping

them worldwide since 1984. They also claim to provide a breeding manual,'

the PETA letter said. The website says a five-month-old tigress costs

$13,400, and comes with an 'ivory collar', three 'tiger toys' and a guide.

 

PETA requested the government to 'investigate the matter and take

appropriate steps to prevent trade of these animals as tigers are protected

under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972'.

 

 

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