Kazakhstan Releases Its First Amur Tiger into the Wild

As part of a project to restore the Amur tiger population in Kazakhstan, the first tiger has been released into the wild. The adult female tiger, named Umit, was fitted with a special GPS collar to track her movements.

According to reports, Russia transferred four Amur tigers to Kazakhstan in May 2026. Their release into the wild is one of the key stages of a project to restore the ecological niche of the Turan tiger, which once lived in the country, and rebuild the predator population.

Experts continuously monitor how the tigers are adapting to their new environment. Their location and movements are tracked using GPS and satellite systems.

If the project is successfully implemented, Kazakhstan plans to establish a stable Amur tiger population in the future and restore the predators’ role in the natural ecosystem.