Tiger twins can climb high thanks to generous donations
Young tiger twins Kumi and Kash will be viewing their surroundings at Banham Zoo from a high perch on their newly-built platform thanks to local companies’ generous support.
Kumi, Kash and their mother Mishka can now climb high after UK Power Networks and MKM Building Supplies donated wooden poles, labour and plant hire to build the new £27,000 tiger platform.
UK Power Networks’ supplier, Scanpole, donated specially crafted untreated utility poles for the project, and MKM Building Supplies generously provided the labour, materials, and equipment needed for construction.
The new platform enhances the habitat for the Amur tigers – part of the European Breeding Programme for this critically endangered species. The habitat improvements were completed in mid-October and are now open for public viewing.
Amur tigers, the largest tiger subspecies, is listed as Endangered with only around 400 individuals remaining in the wild due to habitat loss and poaching.
"We are incredibly grateful for the support from UK Power Networks, Scanpole, and MKM Building Supplies in bringing this project to life. The new platforms will provide our tigers with a more stimulating and enriched environment, encouraging natural behaviours and improving their overall wellbeing," said Holly Naylor, carnivore team leader at Banham Zoo.
Alan Archer, asset engineer at UK Power Networks, commented, “We were thrilled to contribute to this project. Working with Scanpole to supply the untreated poles was a unique way for us to help protect an endangered species."
Published 30/10/2024
Kumi, Kash and their mother Mishka can now climb high after UK Power Networks and MKM Building Supplies donated wooden poles, labour and plant hire to build the new £27,000 tiger platform.
UK Power Networks’ supplier, Scanpole, donated specially crafted untreated utility poles for the project, and MKM Building Supplies generously provided the labour, materials, and equipment needed for construction.
The new platform enhances the habitat for the Amur tigers – part of the European Breeding Programme for this critically endangered species. The habitat improvements were completed in mid-October and are now open for public viewing.
Amur tigers, the largest tiger subspecies, is listed as Endangered with only around 400 individuals remaining in the wild due to habitat loss and poaching.
"We are incredibly grateful for the support from UK Power Networks, Scanpole, and MKM Building Supplies in bringing this project to life. The new platforms will provide our tigers with a more stimulating and enriched environment, encouraging natural behaviours and improving their overall wellbeing," said Holly Naylor, carnivore team leader at Banham Zoo.
Alan Archer, asset engineer at UK Power Networks, commented, “We were thrilled to contribute to this project. Working with Scanpole to supply the untreated poles was a unique way for us to help protect an endangered species."
Published 30/10/2024