International Tiger Day
Celebrated annually on July 29, International Tiger Day raises awareness about the decline of wild tiger numbers and the importance of their conservation.
Over 95% of the world's tiger population is lost, with about 3,900 wild tigers remaining today.
India, home to nearly 70% of the world's tiger population, started Project Tiger in 1973. It began with 9 tiger reserves, which has now grown to 50.
International Tiger Day was established at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia, 2010.
Poaching and illegal trade, habitat loss, climate change, diseases, genetic diversity loss, degradation of habitats, man-animal conflict, and increasing tourism.
This day aims to protect and expand tiger habitats and preserve these magnificent species.
There has been an increase of around 741 tigers or 33% growth in the number of tigers in the last four years.
Tigers protect the forest by maintaining ecological integrity and bring high levels of protection and investment to an area.