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WWF's work to save the tiger

Tiger numbers are thought to have fallen by about 95% since the turn of the 20th century -- down from around 100,000 to the present estimate of around 4,000. 

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News on Tigers

  • 30 Oct 2009

    Tiger experts call for urgent action to save species

    More than 250 experts, scientists and government delegates from 13 tiger range countries this week called for immediate action to save tigers before the species disappears from the wild, citing the urgent need for increased protection against tiger poaching and trafficking in tiger parts.

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Tigers are one of the most noble animals on the planet, a revered symbol of power to local cultures and people everywhere.

Ironically, it is also one of the world's most threatened species.

Largest of all cats, tigers have suffered from many human induced threats such as illegal trade, poaching, habitat loss and conflict with local communities.

Tiger numbers have been dropping dramatically to the sad estimate of only around 4,000 individuals left in the wild.

Securing a future for Tigers in the wild

Although the challenges are great, there's still time to save this beautiful species.

The WWF Tiger Programme is working with local communities, governments and experts to provide a brighter future for tigers in the wild.

Some of the solutions proposed by WWF are:

How YOU can help

Saving the tiger is not only about experts, governments and local comunitites.

If we want this species to survive, each of us have a part to play!
  

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