Tigers on the rise

[Rogue]

 For The First Time In A Century, Wild Tiger Numbers Are On The Rise
“We are making significant progress on one of the greatest comeback stories in conservation.”
04/11/2016 06:19 am ET

For wild tigers, the numbers have not been kind.

In 1900, an estimated 100,000 tigers roamed free on our planet. Yet within a hundred years, that number plummeted by more than 95 percent — the result of rampant poaching and widespread habitat loss.

But it seems the tide may finally be turning for the majestic cat. On Sunday, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced that wild tiger numbers were on the rise for the first time in over a century.

Full story》http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/tiger-numbers-increase_us_570b531fe4b0142232495502?section=australia

[Solace]

This really puts a smile on my face! Great news, thanks Rogue!

[Kaere]

Excellent!

[Agartha]

I second the girls above! Finally some nice good sweet news!!!

[Rockhopper]

Agreed Ags!

I have been on a Tiger watch in north India, riding on an elephant and seeing them in the wild. It's something special!

Tim.

[Solace]

Wow Tim, what an experience! (would love that!)

[Stirky]

I love big cats and tigers are certainly very special, about time their numbers were on the increase. Great news xx

[Rockhopper]

Apt perhaps?



Tim.

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