Wild tiger populations, once dwindling for a century, are finally growing again!
In 2016, a report revealed a 22% increase from the estimated 3,200 tigers six years prior, bringing the current count to 3,890 in the wild.
This positive change is credited to better surveys, habitat protection, and stronger efforts to safeguard these majestic creatures by organizations like WWF and the Global Tiger Forum.
“This marks a significant milestone in saving one of our planet’s most endangered and beloved species,” stated Ginette Hemley, WWF’s senior vice president of wildlife conservation.
“Working alongside governments, local communities, philanthropists, and NGOs, we’re successfully reversing the century-long decline of tigers.”
More than 700 tiger experts and stakeholders recently convened to …
