HOW CAN YOU HELP TO SAVE TIGERS?

Tigers are on the threshold of extinction. Over the last century more than 95% of the Tiger population has been wiped out & three sub-species are already extinct. There were about 100,000 tigers roaming wild at the start of the 20th century. But today less than 3500 tigers remain in the wild with around 50% in India & their numbers are declining fast

Tigers are threatened by many factors, including "poaching, habitat loss, poorly planned development and illegal trafficking."

Illegal trade in tiger parts needs to be stopped. There are numerous ways you can help save tigers :-

Stop Using Tiger Parts: Avoid tiger bone handicrafts, medicines and other tiger products to save the tiger.
Stay Informed: The more aware you are of the status of tiger the more effective you will be in helping to save it. You can stay informed through the magazines, internet, current journals and the media.
Take Action & Create Awareness: There are numerous things you can do to increase the level of awareness.
For example you might organize an event that educates the public about tigers research, products you consume to ensure they don't contain tiger parts and you can even write letters to the editor of a newspaper to create awareness.

When we protect one tiger, we protect about a 100 sq. km of area and thus save other species living in its habitat. Therefore, it’s not just about saving the pride of India and an Iconic species but is about saving many other species that live in the same habitat as the tiger does. To some extent it is also about saving our own future. so that this planet can be a living planet for the children yet to come. For it is said in the eyes of the tiger lies our very own survival.