Looks like post-festival detox isn’t just a human trend anymore. Even tigers are pouncing on it. Yes, you read that right. In China, nearly 200 Siberian tigers at the Siberian Tiger Park in Heilongjiang Province have been placed on a rotational “intermittent fasting program."

According to a report in Global Times, the move comes after the tourist attraction saw a sharp rise in visitors during the Spring Festival holidays, which also led to increased tiger feeding activity inside the park.

As per the report, a public notice has mentioned that the park has introduced a rotational “fasting program" to safeguard the health and welfare of the animals.

Tigers Put On Rotational Intermittent Fasting In China

The notice, dated January 20 and displayed at the entrance, states that the fasting plan will run from February 1 to March 31. It applies to 11 free-range enclosures inside the park. Under this system, one enclosure will be placed on the official “fasting" list each day.

This means that on any given day, tigers in one selected enclosure will not receive meat strip feeding from visitors. The schedule will rotate daily so that the fasting period is distributed across different enclosures over the two-month duration.

A staff member from the park told the Global Times that the step is part of scientific management. According to the staff member, the park is adjusting and optimising the feeding regime of the Siberian tigers in response to the increased feeding activity during the holiday season. At the same time, efforts are being made to ensure that visitors can still enjoy watching tiger feeding when they visit.

The notice clearly mentions that meat strip feeding is banned in the enclosure marked for fasting on that day. Visitors have been asked to strictly follow park regulations to protect the animals’ health. It also notes that the fasting arrangement may be modified depending on operational requirements and feeding needs.

Tourist Rush During Spring Festival

The change in feeding policy comes after a major spike in tourist numbers during China’s Spring Festival holidays. Local media reports highlighted a steady rise in visitor arrivals followed by a record-breaking peak.

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