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Malayan tigers at Singapore’s Mandai Night Safari received Lunar New Year-themed treats as part of festivities ahead of the holidays. Labelled with the Chinese word for prosperity, a red box containing coin-shaped meat pieces inside were given to the tigers on January 25, 2022.The safari park said the treats help stimulate the tigers’ natural hunting abilities and problem-solving skills. Malayan tigers were listed as critically endangered animals in 2015, with fewer than 200 individuals left in the wild, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). February 1, 2022 marks the start of the Year of the Tiger, according to Chinese astrology. Representing the third year in the 12-year lunar calendar, the tiger symbolises strength and bravery. 

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These Malayan Tigers are enjoying a pre- Lunar New Year treat. Julette Tay: They were bit surprised at first because it’s a new thing. So, they’re a little bit wary but also very serious. So, once the lid of the box was down, they immediately went for the lid and they were playing with the lid until about a good 10, 15 minutes so they were more interested in new things compared to the meat here. Inside the surprise box with the word "prosperity" on it were coin-shaped meat pieces. Tay said the treat can stimulate the tiger’s natural hunting abilities and problem- solving skills. Malayan tigers were listed as critically endangered in 2015 due to habitat loss from industrialization. February 1 marks the start of the Year of the Tiger which is the 3rd year in the 12- lunar calendar. 

Question:

1. According to Julette Tay, how Malayan Tigers are enjoying a pre- Lunar New Year treat?

2. In the video, how many Malaysian tigers are left in the wild?

3. What is inside the box with the word "prosperity"? What marks on February 1?