First batch of tiger serum samples arrive at Cornell

This weekend Dr. Deborah McCauley personally delivered Bengal tiger serum samples from Nepal to Cornell University in New York for analysis.  We are very grateful to Dr. Gairhe, our partners at NTNC, and most of all, the Government of Nepal for allowing these samples to leave the country and enter the United States under the CITES agreement.  We fully understand this is not a simple choice and not to be taken lightly.  The samples from these tigers represent very precious natural heritage for the country of Nepal.  We will take good care of them!

 

Samples will be analyzed at the New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, under the care of Dr. Dubovi pictured with Dr. McCauley on arrival.  Dr. Dubovi, a virologist at Cornell, has been involved in large felid conservation work all over the world and we are honored to have his help.