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Over the past century the number of tigers in India has fallen from about 40,000 to less than 4,000 (and possibly as few as 1,500). Relentless poaching and clearing of habitat for agriculture have been the primary drivers of this decline, though demand for tiger skins and parts for "medicinal" purposes has become an increasingly important threat in recent years. However the news is not all bad. Research published last year showed that if protected and given sufficient access to abundant prey, tiger populations can quickly stabilize. With India's large network of protected areas and continued funding from conservation groups like the Wildlife Conservation Society, the findings provide hope that tigers can avoid extinction in the wild. Now a new study offers further evidence the tigers can be saved. Writing in the journal Biological Conservation, a team of scientists showed that parks in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal can sustain nearly twice the number of tigers they currently support if small conservation measures are adopted. Why Save Tigers? Tiger is symbol of wilderness and well-being of the ecosystem. By conserving and saving tigers the entire wilderness ecosystem is conserved. In nature, barring human beings and their domesticates, rest of the ecosystem is wild. Hence conserving wilderness is important and crucial to maintain the life support system. So saving tiger amounts to saving the ecosystem which is crucial for man's own survival Save The Tiger I have recently become an conservationist. The reason being, a plethora of articles that I came across about the vanishing numbers of the Tiger in its habitat. Not just one, but all over India. When I say that I am a recent convert, I do not mean that I did not care about it before, just that I never gave it enough thought or time. Maybe I was just too busy with my life. I am sure that everyone wants to save the Tigers in India. Even the poachers and traders of Tiger skins. For, if the tiger became extinct, it would cost them their livelihood. At the same time, nobody has the time to do anything about it. It feels amazing to watch all the National Geography or Discovery channel programs about how majestic the tiger is. I am sure every Indian feels a bit of pride when they showcase the Royal Bengal Tiger living out in the Sunderbans. But people, their number is decreasing.....and at an alarming rate ! A lot has been known about the Tiger. A lot of studies have been performed in this regard. Numerous NGO's have made extensive research on the Tigers. A lot many recommendations have been made. Have they been implemented ?? I do not know . Even if they have been-- clearly they are not working. The number of tigers in India, despite being the national animal, is less than their numbers in America for example. From close to 5000 tigers (which in itself is not a great number) we are down to less than 2000 according to recent estimates. Also these estimates are based on the pugmark method which has been known to fudge some numbers. Its been inspirational to know that our honorable Prime Minister has decided to do something about it. How much is done...well, thats anybody's guess. Project Tiger Reserves in India : Bandhavgarh National Park Check out the place where firstly and formostly the white Tigers of Rewa were discovered Bandhavgarh. This park is some of the left out preserved wild pockets of Madhya Pradesh of what were once splendid forests that extended across the whole of Central India. Corbett National Park, U.P.Corbett is India's first and finest national park spread along the banks of the Ramganga River, in the foothills of the Himalayas. A well-protected wild habitat, Corbett provides an unforgettable experience to a nature lover. Kanha National Park Ever though what it feels like to visit a tiger country, then visit the state of Madhya Pardesh, check out the wilds of Kanha and see for yourself why this place is called a wild hideout taken straight from the famous "Jungle Book". Ranthambore National Park A nearby attraction of Sawai Madhopur, in the state of Rajasthan, Ranthambore National Park is an outstanding example of Project Tiger's efforts at tiger conservation in the India. Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary Probably the most visited park in India, Sariska was also a hunting reserve previously just like other national parks in India. The reserve was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1958 and came under the "Project Tiger" as a tiger reserve in 1979. Sundarbans National Park Come to Sundarbans where adventure awaits you at every corner. Known as the largest estuarine delta in the world, this Tigerland vibrates with countless forms of colourful life. Bandipur & Nagarhole National Parks, KarnatakaTwo of the most attractive national parks of Karnataka are Nagarhole and Bandipur. Even if separate entities, they are a part of a large neighboring wildlife reserve that also includes Madumalai Sanctuary of Tamil Nadu and Wynad Reserve of Kerala. Dudhwa National Park, U.P. Also popular as a Tiger Reserve, this national park is located in the district of Lakhimpur, along the Indo-Nepal border. Another major attraction of this wild reserve is the Barasingha or the Swamp Deer, found in the southwest and southeast region of the park. Manas Tiger Reserve, Assam Assam is the state of the Great One Horned Rhino. Beside the Kaziranga there's Manas another habitat of the Rhino's, located in one of the remotest region among the foothills of Himalayas. Nandankanan Zoo, Orissa A combination of a beautiful botanical garden, a zoo and a sanctuary, Nandankanan, is situated 20-km from Bhubaneshwar, and is popularly known as the "Garden of Pleasure" in Orissa. The zoo at Nandankanan is world famous for its White Tigers.

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