Protect this majestic species from extinction.
There are so few tigers left now – just over 3,000 in the wild – mainly due to poaching, loss of prey and loss of habitat – which happens through deforestation for things like urbanization, timber, cattle and palm oil. These beautiful and powerful creatures should be kept alive and in the wild; living alongside humans and roaming their plentiful native lands.
A few charities have set up adoption schemes for tigers (and other animals). They are inexpensive and make great gifts that make you feel good as the giver and good as the receiver.
– Photo by Joel Sartore
Taken from the WWF site:
“There could be as few as 3,200 tigers in the wild, most in isolated pockets spread across increasingly fragmented forests, stretching from India to southeastern China and from the Russian Far East to Sumatra, Indonesia. Largest of all cats, the tiger is one of the most threatened species on Earth. Tigers prefer to eat hoofed animals, but will also prey on fish, birds and even other predators like leopards and bears. These beautiful cats are threatened by growing human populations, loss of habitat, illegal hunting (of both tigers and their prey species) and expanded trade in tiger parts used as traditional medicines.”
Adopt HERE
Taken from Defenders of Wildlife site:
“Your adoption supports our work to ensure that tigers remain protected under the Endangered Species Act, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and other international laws and treaties, and our efforts to educate the public about the threats that this amazing animal faces.
All donations support our work to protect and restore the wildlife and wild places you care about. ”
Adopt HERE
* WWF has many species adoption packages, including: snow leopards, snowy owls, pygmy elephants, bonobos, flamingos and many more! Check HERE