Young Amur tigers play on Primorye road caught on video

A driver captured video of young Amur tigers playing on a highway in Primorye, between the towns of Zarubino and Slavyanka.
Mar 2, 2026
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This wildlife encounter on a Primorye road could have escalated into a dangerous situation.
Source:
Elena Buivol / VLADIVOSTOK1.RU

A group of young Amur tigers put on a show for a lone viewer on a road in Primorye. A random driver captured the predators« playful antics at around the 7th kilometer of the road between Zarubino and Slavyanka.

The footage captures the tigers« natural behavior in their habitat along a Primorye highway.
Источник:
Vdk_tiger_vladivostok25 / Telegram

According to the author of the video, published on the Telegram channel Vdk_tiger, not all striped participants of the encounter were caught on camera. One tiger confidently strode along the roadway near a bus stop, as if checking who dared to cross its territory. The second displayed true grace — it trotted along a ravine on the other side of the road and in a few leaps soared to the top of a hill, where it disappeared into the forest. A third predator watched the events but remained off-camera.

Judging by the size and behavior of the big cats, they moved along the highway without signs of aggression, and their stroll looked almost like play — the Primorye resident encountered a group of young teenage tigers. This encounter could have ended differently if the mother tiger had decided her cubs were in danger.

The editorial staff of VLADIVOSTOK1.RU reminded readers: when encountering animals in the wild, one should not try to attract their attention, stop, or roll down windows. It«s better to calmly drive on. You can refresh the rules of behavior when meeting wild predators in our guide.

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