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International Tiger Day, also known as World Tiger Day, is observed each year on July 29 to raise awareness of the threats and problems that tigers face around the world. Cutting down trees, which causes habitat loss, illegal trading, and hunting are all major contributors to tiger population decline.
Tigers, unfortunately, are one of the species on the verge of extinction. International Tiger Day is observed every year to raise awareness about the importance of tiger conservation.
History of International Tiger Day
The decision to recognize this day was made at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in 2010. Representatives from approximately 13 countries announced plans to more than double the tiger population by 2022.
Importance of International Tiger Day
Project Tiger was launched in India in 1973 with an innovative plan to save the world’s tigers. Since the Tiger Project’s inception, there have been nine tiger reserves, but coverage has grown significantly over time.
The 13 range countries’ governments set an ambitious conservation goal of doubling the number of wild tigers by this year.
The tiger, on the other hand, is still listed as ‘endangered.’ Its range has been reduced by 93 percent, and the number of tigers has decreased from 100,000 a century ago. Two of the most serious causes are poaching and habitat destruction.
World Tiger Day is significant because the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) estimates that there are only 3900 wild tigers left in the world.
