Dead Tiger Cubs Discovered in Buddhist Temple in Thailand

Wildlife authorities in Thailand say they have discovered the carcasses of 40 tiger cubs in a Buddhist temple long suspected of engaging in animal trafficking and abuse. The dead cubs were discovered in a freezer as officials were removing dozens of live adult tigers from the temple in the Kanchanaburi province, located west of the capital of Bangkok. The temple has been a long-sought attraction for tourists who pay a fee to be photographed next to the cubs and other exotic animal...

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