08 April 2025

Roar of Survival: Dr Wan Nor Fitri journey to save the tigers with cloning

There are LESS than 200 Malayan tigers 🐯today in Malaysia - and they could someday become extinct. Cloning 🐅🐅🐅 could be an extreme measure - to build up the gene bank of si Pak Belang…

Dr Wan Nor Fitri’s research is one that is exciting - as he is among the few researchers in Malaysia looking at reproducing critically endangered predators and others on the red-list! He went on to Cornell University, USA - as part of his Grant attachment - and after 3 months had a surprising breakthrough!

Check out his inspiring story on TATLER Malaysia here: https://www.tatlerasia.com/power-purpose/sustainability/dr-wan-nor-fitri-cloning-tigers-interview

Do you have a project you’re pursuing that could do with a boost with the right connections and facilities abroad?

Submit your application for the Merdeka Award Grant for International Attachment Now: https://www.merdekaaward.my/apply-for-grant


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