Refuse to buy tiger parts: Don't buy tiger parts or items made from tiger derivatives.
Report poaching: If you know of any poaching or illegal wildlife trade, inform the local law enforcement agencies or TRAFFIC.
Educate people: Help people understand the negative effects of encroaching on tiger habitats.
Support conservation efforts: Support organizations like the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) or Born Free, which run programs to help fund tiger care and anti-poaching patrols. You can also donate to Panthera, which focuses on the most critical threats to tigers.
Reduce pressure on natural resources: Reduce your use of products derived from forests, such as timber and paper.
Be a responsible tourist: Be mindful of your impact on the environment.
Bengal tigers are one of the most endangered species on the planet, with an estimated population of less than 2,500 left in the wild. Threats to their survival include: habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict.
Conservation efforts like Project Tiger have helped to recover the tiger population. Project Tiger was initiated in 1973 by the Government of India's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. As of March 2024, there are 55 protected areas designated as tiger reserves under the project.