Roaring for Survival: Global Tiger Day Rallies the World in a Fierce Conservation Battle.
In a unified effort to raise awareness about the plight of one of Earth's most iconic species, people around the globe commemorate Global Tiger Day today.
This annual event,observed on July 29th, aims to highlight the critical importance of tiger conservation and address the pressing threats these majestic creatures face in the wild.
Global Tiger Day emerges as an inspiring force, rallying governments, conservation organizations, and individuals into a fierce collective to safeguard the survival of these majestic creatures.
As the sun rises on this auspicious day, a crescendo of events will unfurl across the globe,empowering the masses to engage actively in the cause.
Role of 🐯 in forest conservation and importance of 🐅 in biodiversity clearly mentioned in Indian mahakavya Mahabharata.
निर्वनो वध्यते व्याघ्रो निर्व्याघ्रं छिद्यते वनम् ।
तस्माद्व्याघ्रो वनं रक्षेद्वनं व्याघ्रं च पालयेत् ॥ ४८।।
(उद्योग पर्व, महाभारत
अर्थ - बिना वन के व्याघ्र (वाघ) का वध हो जाता है, (और) व्याघ्ररहित वन भी काट दिया जाता है। इसलिए व्याघ्र को चाहिये कि वह वन की रक्षा करे और वन को चाहिए कि वह (अपने अन्दर) व्याघ्र को पाले।
Some Mind Mapping .
Tigers are known as" Striped Monks." Firstly coined by an Indian Forest Service Officer Ramesh Pandey.
Its Ultimate competitors brave & sui generis Predator its truely gentle,humble,royal,magnificent,majestic emperor of Jungle its our beloved national animal of India.
Symbol: Tiger is the symbol of
beauty,bravery,fierce warrior, strength & National pride & fearlessness.
Role: Tigers play a crucial role in maintaining the balance in the ecosystem and preserving the biodiversity of our shared planet.
India: India proudly hosts 52 tiger reserves, a testament to the nation's unwavering dedication to wildlife conservation.
India's contribution in Tiger conservation: India today boasts more than 75% of the tiger population with 3,167 of these magnificent creatures .
Other Conservation efforts:
Conservation of tigers is a symbol of a sustainable environment.
Threat level: In the last century, the global tiger population has fallen drastically.Illegal trade, habitat loss & poaching are some of the major threats 🐯🐅 face.
IUCN Red Data Book List status: 🌏 As the only big cat species with an IUCN Red List designation of Endangered,
What is Global Tiger Day:
Global Tiger Day is a way to raise awareness about this magnificent but endangered big cat.
When it's celebrate:Global Tiger Day is celebrated every year on July,29th.
Why its celebrates: The day was founded in 2010 when the 13 tiger range countries (TRC) came together to create Tx2 – the global goal to double the number of wild tigers by the year 2022.
Here list of 13 TRC : There are 13 Tiger Range Countries (TRC):
India,Russia Nepal,Bhutan Bangladesh,Myanmar,
Thailand,VietNam,China,Indonesia,
Cambodia,Lao PDR (People's Democratic Republic)& Malaysia .
Importance of year 2016 : 2016 marks the halfway point of this ambitious goal. India is among the 13 countries with tiger reserves that decided, in 2010, to double their tiger populations by 2022.
What is TX2 Meaning Goals & Awards?
The TX2 which stands for 'Tigers times two' and are given for doubling the tiger population.According to the Vladivostok summit of global Tiger here pledge that the TX2 goal was one of the most ambitious conservation goals ever set for a single species in the world.
These awards are supported by Conservation Assured Tiger Standards (CATS), Fauna & Flora International, Global Tiger Forum (GTF),IUCN,Panthera, UNDP,Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and WWF.
India's Tiger Population in 2023:
India adds 200 tigers in last four years; i.e 3167 now, its mean India is home of 3/4th of global tiger count
India and TX2.
In 2023, the Pench,(MH-MP)Orang National Park & Tiger Reserve in Assam and the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve in TN received the TX2 Award.
First TX2 Awardee NP/TR?
In 2020, Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit Tiger Reserve was awarded the first TX2 Award for doubling its tiger population before the stipulated time frame.
According to the WWF, the TX2 Awards celebrate the remarkable contributions made by government bodies, NGOs, and local communities to strengthen tiger conservation.
On this Global Tiger Day, let us unite in our determination to protect these magnificent stripes from the brink of extinction, preserving not only a symbol of our planet's biodiversity but also an integral part of our natural heritage. The time to act is now, as together, we can make a significant difference in securing a sustainable future for tigers and the delicate ecosystems they inhabit.
A brief taxonomical Aspect of Tiger.
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Felidae
Genus: Panthera
Species: Panthera tigris
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is a majestic and powerful carnivorous mammal belonging to the Felidae family.
It is the largest of all big cats and is well-known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.
Tigers are native to various parts of Asia-Eurasia and have several subspecies, each adapted to its unique habitat.
However, many of these subspecies are critically endangered due to various threats, including habitat loss and poaching.
Conservation efforts are essential to ensure the survival of these magnificent creatures in the wild.
