International Tiger Day 2024 Highlights the Battle Against Extinction

By Eagles Journal July 29th, 2024

International Tiger Day, celebrated on July 29, serves as a critical reminder of the need to protect one of the world's most majestic yet endangered animals—the tiger

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Tigers, the largest of the big cats, are symbolic of power, strength, and grace. However, their population has seen a drastic decline over the past century

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The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reports that while approximately 100,000 tigers roamed the wild a century ago, today's numbers have plummeted to around 4,000.

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Several factors contribute to the decline in tiger populations including Habitat Loss, Poaching, Human-Wildlife Conflict, Climate Change, etc.

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In 2024, International Tiger Day will focus on enhancing global awareness about the pressing threats tigers face and the need for concerted conservation efforts.

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