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International Tiger Day
International Tiger Day is observed annually on July 29 to increase public understanding and support for tiger conservation issues. It raises raise awareness and encourage the protection of tiger species around the world, as well as to advocate for the preservation of tigers' natural habitats.. The day's objectives include developing a regional programme to safeguard the tiger's natural habitat.
Tigers are majestic species and are adored in various cultures. They are endangered species, and their numbers are steadily decreasing as a result of habitat degradation, poaching, hunting, and illegal trade. In order to increase the number of wild tigers by the year 2022, 13 countries with tiger ranges teamed up in 2010.
History
It was formed in 2010 during the Tiger Summit in Saint Petersburg, when it was determined that 97 percent of tigers had vanished in the previous century, leaving only about 3,000 alive. In addition to protecting these species, the day aims to maintain and improve tiger habitats. Several worldwide organisations commemorate International Tiger Day.
Significance
Panthera tigris (tiger) is one of the largest cat species.
Tigers are one of the world's most iconic animals. Tiger conservation in the same area still safeguards a number of other animals, making them a "Umbrella Animal." Doubling tigers benefits both nature and humans.
Tiger Conservation in India
In India, Project Tiger was launched in 1973. India currently has the most tigers in the world because of Project Tiger's planned efforts.
Facts about Tiger
1.Tigers are the world's largest cat species.
2.In contrast to the majority of big cats, tigers are renowned for their prowess in the water and are known to hunt or travel long distances over rivers.
3.A wild tiger's expected life span is between 10 and 15 years. They might, however, live in the wild for up to 26 years on exceptional circumstances.
4.White tigers are not an exclusive subspecies or an albino subspecies. This is leucitic, the result of each parent's recessive pigmentation gene. White tigers typically have blue eyes.
The tigers are essential to the species' survival and are crucial to the ecosystems they share. By preserving biodiversity, it also maintains the standard of lakes, trees, and farmlands. When tigers are secure, we defend ourselves. So, in order to preserve nature, we must protect our Tiger.
-“Tiger is a symbol of Beauty, Bravery, Strength, and Nationality so save the Tiger. save the Nation Pride.”