The tiger is the
largest cat species, most recognizable for their pattern of dark vertical
stripes on reddish-orange fur with a lighter underside. The species is
classified in the genus Panthera with the lion, leopard, jaguar and snow
leopard.
We need to save tigers
According to Wildlife
Institute of India : At
the turn of the 20th century, it is estimated that India probably had many
thousands of tigers in the wild.
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and the
National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), Government of India, have been
conducting tiger estimation surveys in partnership with NGOs. WWF-India was the
key NGO partner of the WII and NTCA in conducting the comprehensive
country-wide tiger estimation exercise in 2010-11, which revealed a mean tiger
population estimate of 1,706.
Based on a census using the pug mark technique, the number of tigers in 2002 stood at 3,642. As per the 2008 tiger estimation exercise conducted by WII in association with the NTCA using camera traps, there were only 1,411 tigers left in the wild in India.
Based on a census using the pug mark technique, the number of tigers in 2002 stood at 3,642. As per the 2008 tiger estimation exercise conducted by WII in association with the NTCA using camera traps, there were only 1,411 tigers left in the wild in India.
The tiger is not just a charismatic species or just another wild animal living in some far away forest.
The
tiger is a unique animal which plays a pivotal role in the health and diversity
of an ecosystem. It is a top predator which is at the apex of the food chain
and keeps the population of wild ungulates in check, thereby maintaining the
balance between prey herbivores and the vegetation upon which they feed.
Therefore, the presence of tigers in the forest is an indicator of the well
being of the ecosystem. The extinction of this top predator is an indication
that its ecosystem is not sufficiently protected, and neither would it exist
for long thereafter.
National Animal of India -
Tiger
Panthera tigers (Linnaeus) or the Tiger has
been known long for his royal grace, strength, agility and enormous majesty and
power. India hosts more than half the population of the tigers in the entire
world and there are eight native species of tigers found in India. Especially
the Royal Bengal Tiger can be seen in all the regions of India and its
neighboring countries such as Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh, except the
north-western Indian region. Due to the dwindling numbers of the tigers who
enjoy one of the topmost positions of the food chain, the royal sport of game
hunting was banned by the Indian government. In April 1973, 'Project Tiger' was
launched to provide protection to this National Animal of India.
The tiger impersonates strength with agility,
speed, shrewdness and intelligence. Till now, 23 tiger reserves have been
established in the country. This carnivorous feline of Asia is large and mane
less. Its yellow colored fur with black transverse stripes and white belly look
quite magnificent. It has now become a symbol of the India's efforts of
conserving its wildlife heritage. The rare white tigers are also found in
India, especially in the Gir forests of Gujarat. Tigers of Sunder bans and the
Himalayan regions are larger in size than those of Madhya Pradesh and South
India and can also be seen thriving in the evergreen forests. Most tigers have
a lifespan of 20 years and can lean an amphibious life. They are known to hunt
almost all the animals of the jungles, even the mighty elephant.
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