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The sudden and tragic death of 72 captive tigers at Thailand's Tiger Kingdom facilities between February 8 and 18, 2026, has ignited a global movement to ensure this is the "Last Generation" of big cats exploited for tourism. Official reports confirmed on February 25 that the tigers—housed in the Mae Rim and Mae Taeng districts—succumbed to a lethal combination of Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) and Mycoplasma bacteria. Conservation groups, including World Animal Protection, are now urging the Thai government to ban the commercial breeding of tigers, arguing that high-density confinement and inbreeding made these animals fatally vulnerable to a preventable disease. As the remaining 124 tigers undergo strict quarantine, the "Last Generation" campaign is calling for a transition toward genuine sanctuaries where no more cubs are born into a life of "selfie" tourism and misery. #LastGeneration #TigerKingdom #CanineDistemper #ThailandWildlife2026 #EndTigerTourism #WildlifeProtection