Wildlife Authorities Raid Thailand's Controversial "Tiger Temple"

KANCHANABURI, THAILAND - JUNE 1: A Thai DNP veterinarian officer holds the head of a sedated tiger at the Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua Tiger Temple on June 1, 2016 in Kanchanaburi province, Thailand. Wildlife authorities in Thailand raided a Buddhist temple in Kanchanaburi province where 137 tigers were kept, following accusations the monks were illegally breeding and trafficking endangered animals. Forty of the 137 tigers were rescued by Tuesday from the country's infamous 'Tiger Temple' despite opposition from the temple authorities.
KANCHANABURI, THAILAND - JUNE 1: A Thai DNP veterinarian officer holds the head of a sedated tiger at the Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua Tiger Temple on June 1, 2016 in Kanchanaburi province, Thailand. Wildlife authorities in Thailand raided a Buddhist temple in Kanchanaburi province where 137 tigers were kept, following accusations the monks were illegally breeding and trafficking endangered animals. Forty of the 137 tigers were rescued by Tuesday from the country's infamous 'Tiger Temple' despite opposition from the temple authorities.
Wildlife Authorities Raid Thailand's Controversial "Tiger Temple"
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