Save the tiger

May 28, 2007

I’ve always had a great fascination for tigers. They command awe and fear at the same time. I would love to see one in the wild and probably do anything just to see a Siberian tiger.

However, all is not hunky dory currently. This is what National Geographic has to say about the biggest problem tigers are facing now.

There were once eight tiger subspecies, but three became extinct during the 20th century. Over the last 100 years, hunting and forest destruction have reduced overall tiger populations from hundreds of thousands to perhaps 5,000 to 7,000. Tigers are hunted as trophies and also for body parts that are used in traditional Chinese medicine. All five remaining tiger subspecies are endangered.

We are in a pretty hapless state. Probably in another 50 years or so, we would only have memories of how tigers once looked in zoos if we don’t act now. The fact that Chinese medicine uses tiger parts further aggravates the problem.

To do our bit to stop poaching please take a moment to send a message and stop the poaching of one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring creatures in this world. This campaign is supported by WWF and other partners.

Click here to make a difference. Thanks!

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