International Tiger Day was established in 2010, when the alarming revelation emerged that 97 per cent of wild tigers had disappeared since the early 20th century. The 13 tiger range nations joined Tx2 to increase the tiger population from 3,200 to at least 6,000 tigers.
With tigers on the verge of extinction, the goal for the day is to prevent their numbers from dwindling further. Risks to tigers include habitat loss, climate change, hunting, and poaching. International Tiger Day aspires not only to preserve the species but also to protect and improve its ecosystems.
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