Modern weights and measurements on wild tigers

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(01-23-2022, 08:56 PM)Khan85 Wrote: All measurements were taken using the same protocol as mentioned by NTCA. Also taken by the same vet so I doubt if that´s the case.

They definitely were taken differently.
Shoulder height doesn’t get shorter and not to mention his body length from his most recent capture was shorter again. *19cm shorter within a year-ish* That is definitely something that will not change no matter the age. 
Most of the time these measurements are done by teams and depending on the capture crew that team will change. Just because the same vet is on site doesn’t mean they’re taking the measurements. In fact they’re usually there to monitor vitals and distribute the correct amount of anesthesia.
Lastly, even if the same protocol is “used” doesn’t mean that the member will measure in the same way. Reply