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Save TIGERS, Save INDIA...

Over the last 100 years 94% of the tiger population has disappeared and three sub-species have become extinct. Extrapolating the population trends, it can be estimated that Tigers will be completely wiped out in the wild by 2020, unless we do something to protect them and their habitat right now.

If we dont act now

We could lose this part of heritage forever.

SIZE AND FEATURES

Typically 3 feet tall to the top of the shoulder,

7-10 feet long from the head to the rear end, with an additional 3 foot long tail.
Weight ranges from 175-650 pounds.

Only species of wild cat with stripes on their body.

Already extinct!
The Javan tiger once roamed the Indonesian island of Java. The last one was seen in 1972 and is now believed to be extinct. The Caspian tiger once ranged from Turkey to Central Asia, including Iran, Mongolia, and Central Russia. They went extinct in the 1950's. The Bali tiger existed on the island of Bali. The last one was killed in 1937. There are no existing photos of a live Bali tiger.

Figure shows how the range of tigers has changed over the past 100 years. Once ranging all throughout India, southeast Asia, central Asia, and eastern China, only small pockets of

natural habitat remain.

Why do we need to save the TIGERS?

Biodiversity
According to WWF, Tigers are amongst the ten most endangered species. Tigers sit at the apex of the food-chain and are an indicator of the stability of the ecosystem. Saving the Tiger will mean protecting the forests. The Satpuras are also home to other endangered species such as Barasinghas, Chinkaras, Pangolins, Otters, Wild Buffalos, Grey Hornbills & Forest Owlets.

Climate Change
The Satpura forests act as lungs for central India by absorbing carbon dioxide and providing oxygen. The rivers originating in the Satpuras like Wardha, Tapi, Purna, Denwa, Tawa and Narmada sustain millions of Indians. Destruction of these forests will have a huge impact on our air, water & climate.

CAUSES FOR TIGER DEMISE

1) UNLIMITED POACHING Supplying underground black markets with its organs, pelts and bones, which are used for fur, Chinese medicine. Dead tiger's parts are worth as much as $200,000 on the black market. The trade continues today in China, Taiwan, Korea, and Singapore, although tiger medicine is a hoax and has been shown to have no curative powers. 2) 3) Human expansion Deforestation (insecticides have reduced the danger of malarial . mosquitoes in India, making land habitable that was previously home to tigers)

CaN the TIGERS be saved???

JUST 1411 LEFT

1) Waging a war against poaching in tiger-breeding zones. The strictest enforcement of anti-poaching laws is a mustespecially in the hot spots. 2) We need to make a national pledge-there will be no further shrinkage. Instead of spending a few crores across the entire country, more can be achieved by focusing money and effort on identified hot spots like Corbett, Bandhavgarh, Kanha and some parts of the northeast where tigers truly have a chance to breed and grow.

Join the ROAR Now or never

Save THE TIGERS, else the upcoming generation would say.