SAVE THE TIGERS

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Presented by:- Raushan Shahi

Tigers Are An Important Part of Our WorldTigers are the largest true carnivore in the world.Tigers live only in Asia.Unlike most cats, tigers like water and are very

good swimmers.Tigers can jump up to 33 feet in one bound.Tigers in the wild live to be about 15 years old.

Tigers in the zoo live to be about 21 years old.

Tiger cubs are born one to three to a litter and they don’t open their eyes for a few days after they are born.

The largest tiger is the Siberian tiger. The smallest tiger is the Sumatran tiger.

Tigers Killed for their Body PartsOne of the main reasons for tigers being endangered is that some people believe that medicine made from tiger parts is very magical.

They are also killed for their fur for floor rugs or clothing.

There are modern medicines that do the same, or better, job than traditional medicines made from tiger parts... it is not necessary to kill tigers for medicine.

WHY TIGER’S SHOULD BE SAVED??Not only is tiger a beautiful animal but it is also the indicator of the forest's health. Saving the tiger means we save the forest Tigers occupy the pinnacle of the food chain and a healthy tiger population is an indicator of the well being of the whole forest.Tigers are on the threshold of extinction. According to WWF, Tigers are amongst the ten most endangered species in the world.

Over the last century more than 95% of the Tiger population has been wiped out & three sub-species are already extinct. Less than 3400 tigers remain in the wild today with around 1141 in India & their numbers are declining fast.

Government Initiatives

Project Tiger was incorporated in 1973 with nine tiger reserves covering an area of 16,339 sq.km.

The Indian Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 enables government agencies to take strict measures so as to ensure the conservation of the Bengal tigers

Indian Board For Wildlife (IBWL) is responsible for carrying out the activities pertaining to Wildlife conservation with the State Governments .

ITWA- Indian Tiger Welfare Association works for the protection of tiger.The Ministry of Environment and Forests had sanctioned Rs. 13 million for protection of tigers

In January 2008, the Government of India launched a dedicated anti-poaching force composed of experts from Indian police, forest officials and various other environmental agencies.The Ranthambore National Park is often cited as a major success by Indian officials against poaching

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Tiger Reserves in IndiaRanthambore Tiger ReserveKanha Tiger ReserveBandhavgarh Tiger ReservePanna National ParkManas Tiger Reserve

Wild life conservation organizations of India.

- Siberian Tiger Conservation Association- Bandhavgarh Tiger Trust - The Corbett Foundation - Project Tiger - Ranthambhore Foundation - The Tiger Foundation - TRAFFIC India - The Wildlife Conservation Society - Wildlife Institute of India - Wildlife Protection Society of India - WWF - World Wide Fund for Nature

AIRCEL NDTV TELETHONThe Save Our Tigers Telethon on Dec 12, 2010 was a 12-hour live televised conclave of environment experts, wildlife conservationists, political leaders, children, celebrities, industry and prominent public figures who came together to pool donations to facilitate tiger conservation and ensure a sustainable biodiversity.

A donation of Rs 4,86,68,932 has been collected and 35 Rapid Response Teams arranged for the tiger protection.

Conti..Amitabh Bachchan donated Rs 14 lakhs to the cause. Abhishek and Aishwarya Bachchan offered another 14 lakhs as part of their contribution.

Musical performances were held across the country. Musicians like Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy, Mohit Chauhan, Salim-Sulaiman and local bands like Pulp Fiction, Coshish and Band Called Nine played for the cause too.

Neha Dhupia, Dia Mirza, Purab Kohli and many other celebrities spearheaded various activities like Shikaari-ka-Shikaar and tiger- spotting at different wildlife locations.

The most significant immediate threat to the existence of wild tiger populations is the illegal trade in poached skins and body parts between India, Nepal and China.Other factors contributing to their loss are urbanization and revenge killing. Farmers blame tigers for killing cattle and shoot them. Their skins and body parts may however become a part of the illegal trade

THREAT

Tiger banks??

Tigers are now killed

to make money by

many inhuman businessmen's

When a man wants to murder a tiger, he calls it sport; when the tiger wants to murder him, he calls it ferocity. The

distinction between crime and justice is no

greater

What Needs to be Done to Save the Tiger?

Create worldwide awareness that Tigers are an

endangered species and work together to conserve.

Conserve resources and do not clear up land for

agriculture because it endangers the Tiger’s habitat.

Ban poaching.

Increase fire protection of forests.

Stop this emotional atyachaar now!!!

Thank you