Although the trade in traditional «medicine» made from tiger products is banned in Europe, products such as tiger wine and tiger bones continue to be confiscated. There are also many legal ways to exploit tigers in Europe for commercial purposes:
“Tiger selfies” and interactions with tigers, such as petting tiger cubs, are common tourist attractions in Asia.
Research by shows that these interactions and photos with tigers are also offered in various EU countries, including Germany, Spain and Slovakia.
In the UK it is even possible to hire Tigers for private parties! These tigers are victims of unscrupulous commercial trade.