July 29th is International Tiger Day #GlobalTigerDay. Did you know White Tigers are both my sister Debbie and Charlie’s favorite animal. David has been wanting to go to the Zoo which would make celebrating #GlobalTigerDay so easy. Would you like to join us on a trip to the Zoo? Would you like to go to the Fort Worth Zoo or Dallas Zoo and why?
If we were still #Homeschooling full time then we would be studying Tigers and also adding International Tiger Dy to our Animal Studies allowing us to celebrate International Tiger Day #GlobalTigerDay and the trip to the Zoo would have been a #Homeschool Field Trip. For Art Class Charlie would have been drawing Tigers and we would have visited a #ToyStore for a Tiger we could turn into as a mascot for our classroom. Would you like to go with us to find a Tigger or two?
International Tiger Day is celebrated annually on July 29th. Did you know the Tiger enjoys the reputation of being the largest of the world’s big Cats. A Tiger can be easily identified with its distinctive orange and black stripes on its face and body. International Tiger Day is celebrated across the globe so that all of us can raise awareness for Tiger conservation.
International Tiger Day aims to build a worldwide system that will be dedicated to protecting Tigers and their natural habitats. A safe and thriving habitat for Tigers means that we conserve other species and our forests, too. Through International Tiger Day we can work for a future where humans and Tigers can cohabit peacefully.
Did you know International Tiger Day was first celebrated in 2010 after it was found that 97% of all wild Tigers had disappeared in the last century, with about only 3,000 Tigers remaining. It’s not news that Tigers are on the brink of extinction and International World Tiger Day aims to halt the numbers from worsening.
Habitat loss, climate change, hunting, and poaching are only some of the factors that are responsible for the decline in the Tiger population. Along with the preservation of these species, International Tiger Day also aims to protect and expand their habitats. Many international organizations such as the WWF, the IFAW, and the Smithsonian Institute also observe International Tiger Day.
With the loss of habitat and climate change, Tigers are increasingly coming into conflict with humans. Poaching and the illegal trade industry is also a very serious threat that wild Tigers face. Demand for Tiger bone, skin, and other body parts is leading to increased cases of poaching and trafficking. This is resulting in localized extinctions, which has made the revival of the Tiger population next to impossible.
Another threat that has negatively impacted the Tiger population is the loss of habitat. All across the world, we are witnessing a loss of Tiger habitats due to access routes, human settlements, timber logging, plantations, and agriculture. In fact, only about 7% of the original Tiger habitats are still intact today. Experts also worry that the lack of genetic diversity among Tigers can lead to inbreeding in small populations. The ever-increasing habitat loss means that the conflicts between Tigers and humans are on the rise. Tigers may wander into the human population which is worrying for people as well as these majestic Cats.
How to celebrate International Tiger Day
- Not everyone is aware of the threats that wild Tigers face. You can raise awareness by sharing videos, infographics, and links to suitable content to get more people involved in the cause.
- Adopting a Tiger can be a huge boost to the WWF and the work that it is doing. The WWF help fund projects that work with local communities working to save Tigers and also take strict actions against poaching and unlawful trading.
- You can donate to charities that work for the well-being of Tigers. Carry your good work forward by using your Social Media presence to urge your friends to donate to similar charities as well.
Facts About Tigers
- A Tiger’s roar can be heard from two miles away.
- Tigers can move at a speed of 40 mph.
- The average Tiger weighs 800.278 pounds.
- A Tiger cub can only hunt on its own after turning two or three.
- Up to 70% of the world’s wild Tiger population is in India.
Why we love International Tiger Day
- International Tiger Day aims to strike a delicate balance between humans and Tigers. Since we are all dependent on each other in more ways than one, International Tiger Day makes us realize that a healthy tiger population also means a well-balanced ecosystem.
- Tigers are now an endangered species and we must all do our bit to protect Tigers While conservation efforts are carried out all year long, International Tiger Day reminds us to get involved in the cause.
- Despite the fact that humans are largely responsible for the dwindling Tiger population, it is also true that there are a bunch of passionate wildlife enthusiasts who are trying their best to make the planet more habitable for Tigers and International Tiger Day also celebrates this unique bond.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
