2. Tigers Are An Important Part of
Our World
Tigers are the largest true Tiger cubs are born one to
carnivore in the world. three to a litter and they
Tigers live only in Asia. don’t open their eyes for a
Unlike most cats, tigers few days after they are
like water and are very born.
good swimmers. The largest tiger is the
Tigers can jump up to 33 Siberian tiger. The smallest
feet in one bound. tiger is the Sumatran tiger.
Tigers in the wild live to be
about 15 years old. Tigers in
the zoo live to be about 21
years old.
3. Tigers Killed for their Body Parts
One of the main reasons for tigers being
endangered is that some people believe that
medicine made from tiger parts is very magical.
They are also killed for their fur for floor rugs or
clothing.
There are modern medicines that do the same, or
better, job than traditional medicines made from
tiger parts... it is not necessary to kill tigers for
medicine.
4.
5. WHY TIGER’S SHOULD BE SAVED??
Not only is tiger a beautiful animal but it is also the
indicator of the forest's health. Saving the tiger
means we save the forest
Tigers occupy the pinnacle of the food chain and a
healthy tiger population is an indicator of the well
being of the whole forest.
Tigers are on the threshold of extinction. According
to WWF, Tigers are amongst the ten most
endangered species in the world.
6. Over the last century more than 95% of the Tiger
population has been wiped out & three sub-species
are already extinct.
Less than 3400 tigers remain in the
wild today with around 1141 in India
& their numbers are declining fast.
7. Government Initiatives
Project Tiger was incorporated in 1973 with nine
tiger reserves covering an area of 16,339 sq.km.
The Indian Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 enables
government agencies to take strict measures so as to
ensure the conservation of the Bengal tigers
Indian Board For Wildlife (IBWL) is responsible
for carrying out the activities pertaining to Wildlife
conservation with the State Governments .
8. Conti…
ITWA- Indian Tiger Welfare Association works for
the protection of tiger.
The Ministry of Environment and Forests had
sanctioned Rs. 13 million for protection of tigers
In January 2008, the Government of India launched
a dedicated anti-poaching force composed of
experts from Indian police, forest officials and
various other environmental agencies.
The Ranthambore National Park is often cited as a
major success by Indian officials against poaching
9. Tiger Reserves in India
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
Kanha Tiger Reserve
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Panna National Park
Manas Tiger Reserve
10.
11. Wild life conservation organizations of India.
- Siberian Tiger Conservation Association
- Bandhavgarh Tiger Trust
- The Corbett Foundation
- Project Tiger
- Ranthambhore Foundation
- The Tiger Foundation
- TRAFFIC India
- The Wildlife Conservation Society
- Wildlife Institute of India
- Wildlife Protection Society of India
- WWF - World Wide Fund for Nature
12. AIRCEL NDTV TELETHON
The Save Our Tigers Telethon on Dec 12, 2010 was a 12-
hour live televised conclave of environment experts,
wildlife conservationists, political leaders, children,
celebrities, industry and prominent public figures who
came together to pool donations to facilitate tiger
conservation and ensure a sustainable biodiversity.
A donation of Rs 4,86,68,932 has been collected and 35
Rapid Response Teams arranged for the tiger
protection.
13. Conti..
Amitabh Bachchan donated Rs 14 lakhs to the cause.
Abhishek and Aishwarya Bachchan offered another 14 lakhs
as part of their contribution.
Musical performances were held across the country.
Musicians like Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy, Mohit Chauhan,
Salim-Sulaiman and local bands like Pulp Fiction, Coshish
and Band Called Nine played for the cause too.
Neha Dhupia, Dia Mirza, Purab Kohli and many other
celebrities spearheaded various activities like Shikaari-ka-
Shikaar and tiger- spotting at different wildlife locations.
14. THREAT
The most significant immediate threat to the
existence of wild tiger populations is the illegal
trade in poached skins and body parts between
India, Nepal and China.
Other factors contributing to their loss are
urbanization and revenge killing. Farmers blame
tigers for killing cattle and shoot them. Their skins
and body parts may however become a part of the
illegal trade
15. Tiger banks??
Tigers are now
killed
to make money
by many inhuman
businessmen's
16. When a man wants
to murder a tiger, he
calls it sport; when
the tiger wants to
murder him, he calls
it ferocity. The
distinction between
crime and justice is
no greater
17. What Needs to be Done to Save
the Tiger?
Create worldwide awareness that Tigers are an
endangered species and work together to conserve.
Conserve resources and do not clear up land for
agriculture because it endangers the Tiger’s habitat.
Ban poaching.
Increase fire protection of forests.