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About The World Behind 'Tiger King': Inside America's Captive Tiger Trade

With estimates numbering around 5,000, the US has more captive - privately owned - tigers than are currently left in the wild. This documentary explores America's captive tiger trade, speaking to advocates and activists alike. The World Behind 'Tiger King': Inside America's Captive Tiger Trade | American Tiger | Real Wild Content licensed by Hewitt Media to Little Dot Studios.

The World Behind 'Tiger King': Inside America's Captive Tiger Trade is presented by Real Wild. Its listed runtime is 45 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Title
The World Behind 'Tiger King': Inside America's Captive Tiger Trade
Category
Society
Runtime
45 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
Real Wild

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