International tiger day is celebrated on 29th July across the globe.
Why is International Tiger Day celebrated?
As we all know that the tiger population is in danger and maybe it will be considered an endangered species very soon. So to raise a voice for the king of the forest global tiger day is celebrated. The main aim of this day is to pledge to conserve and protect the magnificent animal.
The theme of 2022:
This year’s theme of International tiger day is “India launches Project Tiger to revive the tiger population”.
Why India is special; It is because India is now leading the Tiger Project and the population of tigers in India is rising.That is in 2010-3,200 , 2016- 3,890, 2010-3200, 2016- 3890. Dedicated efforts to provide safe habitats to tigers have helped India become home to 75% of the global tiger population.
On International Tiger Day, I laud all those who are actively working to protect the tiger. It would make you proud that India has 52 tiger reserves covering over 75,000 sq. km. Innovative measures are being undertaken to involve local communities in tiger protection. pic.twitter.com/JlF8dQ3cxn
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 29, 2022
Wild tiger population in India.
2006: 1411 tigers
2010: 1706 tigers
2014: 2226 tigers
2018: 2967 tigers
Details- India leading the tiger project
Tiger Population Across the Globe
In the last century, the global tiger population has declined by 95%, in part, due to trafficking and killing.
Tiger population as per 2018
1) India- 2967
2) Russia- 433
3) Indonesia- 371
4) Malaysia- 250
5) Nepal- 198
6) Thailand- 189
7) Bangladesh- 106
8) Bhutan- 103
9) Myanmar- 85
Also Read- Sunderban National Park & Tiger Reserve
