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Amy Jones's Image
Amy Jones (UK) witnesses the rescue of a tiger as it struggles to walk, resting its fragile body against the concrete of its enclosure.
Amy worked with Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand to document the rescue of three leopards and 12 tigers from a breeding facility in northern Thailand.
This tiger was too frail for anaesthesia. The team spent hours gently coaxing it into a transport cage before its journey to a forested sanctuary.
Nearly 9,000 tigers are held in farms across East and Southeast Asia, including around 1,600 in Thailand.
These facilities often breed tigers for cubs for petting, and to supply the illegal trade in their body parts.
In stark contrast, it’s estimated there are just 3,140 mature tigers in the wild across the world.
Behind the lens
Amy Jones
UK
Amy is an award-winning photojournalist and storyteller focusing on animal and environmental issues. She’s worked on the ground across seven different countries to document animals used for food, entertainment, fashion and experimentation. Her work often explores how our farming of animals – both domestic and wildlife – impacts the world.
Image details
- Nikon Z9
- 24–70mm f2.8 lens at 40mm
- 1/250 at f3.2 • ISO 1400
- Northern Thailand
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