Are there more captive tigers in the US than wild tigers worldwide?
Conservation groups have estimated that about 5,000 tigers live in captivity in the US, many in private hands, which is roughly as many tigers as remain in the wild worldwide.
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Captivity facts and facts about captivities, from the Random Facts shelf.
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What is the longest snake in captivity?
A reticulated python named Medusa from Kansas City holds the Guinness World Record for the longest snake ever in captivity, measuring about 25 feet long.
Can clownfish be bred in captivity?
Clownfish are commonly bred in captivity.
Can narwhals live in captivity?
Narwhals don't survive well in captivity.