International Tiger Day: Roaring Success in Global Conservation Efforts

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Tigers are usually credited with the title of “the biggest cats in the world”. They are appreciated on the International Tiger Day, which is celebrated on every 29th of July. This beautiful and powerful creature is well-known for its distinctive orange and black stripes and beautifully marked face. In this context, this special day aims to appreciate the existence of this magnificent creature.

International Tiger Day History

After the discovery that 97% of the wild tigers have been vanished in recent century, the very first tiger day was initiated and celebrated in 2010. Afterwards, various organizations including WWF, the IFAW, and the Smithsonian Institute started to observe this special day every year. The only purpose was to protect tigers and expand their habitats.

Facts about Tigers

Common Name

Scientific Name

Number of Species

Population Size

Lifespan

Weight

Length

Top Speed

Predator

Prey

Most Distinctive Feature

Tiger

Panthera tigris

9

About 5,574

10-15 years

  90 – 408 Kg

  6.6 – 11 ft

Up to 40 mph

Humans, elephants and bears

Deer, wild boar, ungulates

Orange and black striped coat   

Importance

celebrating international tiger day

Tiger day is an event which is celebrated across the whole world to raise awareness about the conservation of tigers. This day promotes the message to protect tigers as well as their natural habitats. International tiger day mainly focus on the threats that are faced by the tigers, such as poaching, illegal trade industry, and demand for tiger bone, skin, and other body parts.

Timeline

1973

Tiger Project

In order to recover the population of tigers (especially Bengal tigers), India launched a project called “Tiger Project”.

2010

Double the tigers

With the aim to double the number of the wild tigers by 2022, 13 countries assured to maintain the TX2 initiative.

2017

Two species discovered

2 sub-species of tigers were discovered by IUCN, named continental tiger and the Sunda island tiger.

2022

WWF mission

WWF declared its mission to double the quantity of wild tigers in 2022.

Statistics that Matter

  • The gestation period of tigers is about 93 – 112 days
  • A female tiger gives birth to a litter of 2 – 4 cubs (on average)
  • Cubs remain dependent on their mothers for the first 18 months after birth
  • Roaring of tiger can be heard from 2 miles distance
  • A tiger’s roar can be heard from two miles away
  • The average weight of tiger is around 800.278 pounds
  • Around 70% of the total population of wild tiger is present in India

How to Celebrate Tiger Day?

Raise Tiger Awareness

Since every person is not familiar with the challenges and issues that tigers are facing currently, so international tiger day is the best time to spread the awareness among the people. You can do it through several ways such as sharing videos, info-graphics, or links to suitable content to get more people involved in the cause.

Donate for Tigers

Although adoption of tiger is very tough job so instead of adoption, you can simply fund those organizations which work for the protection and welfare of tigers. Not only this, but such organizations also take strict actions against poaching and illegal trading.

Plant Trees

As the most serious challenge faced by the tigers is loss of habitat. You can plant more tress to save the natural habitat of tigers. This action will prove helpful for both tigers and nature. How about unfolding the difference between a lion and a tiger.

Celebrate Tigers at Home

Organize a party at your home and invite all your friends and family. Advice all to wear only orange and black stripped dresses (tiger-inspired dressing). You can add a small speech to this event to let people know about tigers and their life.

Domestication and Care

Domestication and care of tigers is very complex procedure which is completely impractical. Providing them the necessary needs, diet and habitat is also very tough task. Conservationists don’t suggest to domesticate tigers at all, instead they suggest to protect them in wild.

International Tiger Day Dates

YearDateDay
2024 July 29Monday
2025July 29Tuesday
2026July 29Wednesday
2027July 29Thursday
2028July 29 Saturday

FAQs

According to estimates, India is the country which has the maximum number of tigers in the world. Not only this, India had recently made a lot of efforts to conserve the tigers.

The Hukawang Valley is a valley in Myanmar (Burma), which has almost 5,586 square miles area. Whereas, the Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam tiger reserve is considered to be the largest in India, having an area of 3,728 sq.

Tigers are considered to be large, strong, and dangerous cats. They are very powerful predators with sharp claws and strong jaws. They are known as the apex predators in the wild as they can take down large prey. Mostly, they become aggressive only when they feel some sort of threat.

Mudassar Ahmad

He is a seasoned blogger since 2012 and an M.Phil graduate in English Linguistics. He captivates readers with his eloquent prose and insightful perspectives. His passion for language and dedication to crafting compelling content make him a trusted voice in the online sphere. Explore the world through Ahmad's literary lens.

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