Tigers - what is happening, what is working, and how to help

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The picture

After a century of decline, wild tiger numbers are climbing again in several countries thanks to protected reserves and anti-poaching work - proof that recovery is possible with commitment.

The science

Panthera tigris. Every tiger’s stripe pattern is unique, letting researchers identify individuals from camera traps.

In numbers

13Tiger range countries

Worth repeating at dinner

No two tigers have the same stripe pattern.

- WWF

India’s wild tiger population has more than doubled since 2006.

- WWF

What they face

Poaching

Tigers are killed for skins and body parts.

WWF

Prey depletion & habitat loss

Fewer prey animals and fragmented forests limit recovery.

IUCN

What is already working

Protected reserves

Networks of tiger reserves anchor recovery.

Corridors

Linking reserves lets tigers disperse and breed.

Reasons for hope

Tigers doubling

India, Nepal and Bhutan report rising wild tiger numbers.

Meet them

Bengal tiger Siberian tiger Sumatran tiger Malayan tiger

Small actions that reach them

Donate to a vetted org

Effective orgs turn funds into ranger patrols, habitat and rescue capacity.

~10 min

Switch a product to palm-oil-free

Unsustainable palm oil drives tropical deforestation that destroys orangutan, tiger and elephant habitat.

~5 min

Sign a science-backed petition

Public pressure shifts policy on protected areas and trade bans.

~3 min

Vet a wildlife attraction before booking

Millions of tourists fund animal cruelty by accident - five minutes of checking (rides? touching? shows? breeding?) is all it takes to spot it.

~10 min

People doing the big work

WWF ↗Panthera ↗

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