International Tiger Day – July 29, 2022
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL TIGER DAY
International Tiger Day was first celebrated in 2010 after it was found
that 97% of all wild tigers had disappeared in the last century, with
about only 3,000 of them remaining. It’s not news that tigers are on
the brink of extinction and International World Tiger Day aims to
halt the numbers from worsening. Habitat loss, climate change,
hunting, and poaching are only some of the factors that are
responsible for the decline in the tiger population. Along with
the preservation of these species, the day also aims to protect
and expand their habitats. Many international organizations such
as the WWF, the IFAW, and the Smithsonian Institute also observe
International Tiger Day.
With the loss of habitat and climate change, tigers are increasingly
coming into conflict with humans. Poaching and the illegal trade
industry is also a very serious threat that wild tigers face. Demand
for tiger bone, skin, and other body parts is leading to increased
cases of poaching and trafficking. This is resulting in localized extinctions,
which has made the revival of the tiger population next to impossible.
Another threat that has negatively impacted the tiger population is the
loss of habitat. All across the world, we are witnessing a loss of tiger
habitats due to access routes, human settlements, timber logging,
plantations, and agriculture. In fact, only about 7% of the original
tiger habitats are still intact today. Experts also worry that the lack
of genetic diversity among tigers can lead to inbreeding in small
populations. The ever-increasing habitat loss means that the
conflicts between tigers and humans are on the rise. Tigers may
wander into the human population which is worrying for people
as well as these majestic cats.
History
The decision to recognise this day was taken in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia. The representatives from around 13 countries announced that the tiger-populated countries would take steps to double the tiger population by 2022.
Significance
In 1973, Project Tiger was launched in India with a unique plan to save tigers on the planet. Since its formative years, there were 9 tiger reserves but the Tiger Project coverage has increased significantly over time.
A conservation goal which was so ambitious was set up by the governments of the 13 range countries to double the number of wild tigers by this year.
However, the tiger is still categorised as 'endangered'. It has lost 93 percent of its range and tiger numbers have dipped from 100,000 a century ago. Poaching and habitat destruction are among the leading causes.
Observing World Tiger Day assumes importance because as per the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), there are only 3900 wild tigers present around the globe.
Tigers are of different colours like White tigers, White Tiger with black stripes, Brown tiger with black stripes, and Golden tigers and watching them walk can be a wonderful sight. So far, Bali Tiger, Caspian Tiger, Javan Tiger, and Tiger Hybrids are the species that are extinct. It is important to focus on the matter of tiger conservation as it plays an important role in protecting and maintaining the balance of our ecosystem.
REFERENCE :-
https://nationaltoday.com/international-tiger-day/
IMAGE SOURCE :-
International Tiger Day was first celebrated in 2010 after it was found
that 97% of all wild tigers had disappeared in the last century, with
about only 3,000 of them remaining. It’s not news that tigers are on
the brink of extinction and International World Tiger Day aims to
halt the numbers from worsening. Habitat loss, climate change,
hunting, and poaching are only some of the factors that are
responsible for the decline in the tiger population. Along with
the preservation of these species, the day also aims to protect
and expand their habitats. Many international organizations such
as the WWF, the IFAW, and the Smithsonian Institute also observe
International Tiger Day.
With the loss of habitat and climate change, tigers are increasingly
coming into conflict with humans. Poaching and the illegal trade
industry is also a very serious threat that wild tigers face. Demand
for tiger bone, skin, and other body parts is leading to increased
cases of poaching and trafficking. This is resulting in localized extinctions,
which has made the revival of the tiger population next to impossible.
Another threat that has negatively impacted the tiger population is the
loss of habitat. All across the world, we are witnessing a loss of tiger
habitats due to access routes, human settlements, timber logging,
plantations, and agriculture. In fact, only about 7% of the original
tiger habitats are still intact today. Experts also worry that the lack
of genetic diversity among tigers can lead to inbreeding in small
populations. The ever-increasing habitat loss means that the
conflicts between tigers and humans are on the rise. Tigers may
wander into the human population which is worrying for people
as well as these majestic cats.
History
The decision to recognise this day was taken in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia. The representatives from around 13 countries announced that the tiger-populated countries would take steps to double the tiger population by 2022.
Significance
In 1973, Project Tiger was launched in India with a unique plan to save tigers on the planet. Since its formative years, there were 9 tiger reserves but the Tiger Project coverage has increased significantly over time.
A conservation goal which was so ambitious was set up by the governments of the 13 range countries to double the number of wild tigers by this year.
However, the tiger is still categorised as 'endangered'. It has lost 93 percent of its range and tiger numbers have dipped from 100,000 a century ago. Poaching and habitat destruction are among the leading causes.
Observing World Tiger Day assumes importance because as per the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), there are only 3900 wild tigers present around the globe.
Tigers are of different colours like White tigers, White Tiger with black stripes, Brown tiger with black stripes, and Golden tigers and watching them walk can be a wonderful sight. So far, Bali Tiger, Caspian Tiger, Javan Tiger, and Tiger Hybrids are the species that are extinct. It is important to focus on the matter of tiger conservation as it plays an important role in protecting and maintaining the balance of our ecosystem.
REFERENCE :-
https://nationaltoday.com/international-tiger-day/
IMAGE SOURCE :-
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