On the 18th of last month, a Siberian tiger named Miho was killed at the Seoul Zoo in Gwacheon, South Korea, following an attack by another tiger. This tragic incident occurred because the zookeepers failed to secure the enclosure properly, allowing the two tigers to encounter each other and engage in a fight. Reports highlighted that the zookeepers did not adhere to their '2-person work guideline.' Miho, raised under artificial rearing conditions, was known to be sociable and affectionate. Miho was born between the Siberian tigers Rostov and Penza, who were gifted to the Seoul Zoo by Russia to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Korea-Russia diplomatic relations in 2011. Rostov and Penza, being a wild lineage of 3 generations, were part of a breeding program aimed at conserving the Siberian tiger, which had gone extinct on the Korean Peninsula. In June 2013, Miho was born along with her three siblings, albeit Penza abandoned them shortly after due to unfavorable environmental conditions. Another breeding was conducted only a few months later, resulting in three more cubs. Over the years, multiple incidents unfolded due to the tigers' housing conditions and mishaps stemming from caretaker errors. Rostov, for instance, was isolated for eight years following an incident where he bit a zookeeper. After being reunited in 2021, Rostov and Penza produced several offspring, and despite the trauma, their story seemed to beckon a 'happy ending.' Unfortunately, tragedy struck as Miho's brother Suho and sister Parang died from separate health issues in 2023. The legacy of commitment to wildlife conservation is marred by this sadness, highlighting the dire need for better caretaking practices in zoos.