The
tiger (
Panthera tigris) is the largest
living cat species and a member of the
genus Panthera. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange-brown fur with a lighter underside.
*why tiger is important
As top predators, wild tigers play an important role in maintaining the harmony of the planet's ecosystems. By preying on herbivores, tigers help to keep the balance between the prey animals and the forest vegetation which they feed upon.
From wwf
*tiger landscape overlap with 9 major watershed, providing water for over 830 million people in asia.
*the social significance of tiger can be seen in cosmological, faith and folktale of almost all civilization across asia.
*Religious and cultural importance of tiger.
Tigers have long held a sense of mysticism and intrigue for their power, solitary lives and courage. They have played integral roles in ancient and modern cultures and folklore; being used to represent various characteristics and symbolisms through the centuries.
The age-old cultures that exist in places like India, China and Japan have used tigers excessively in their various folklores, tales and myths. Thus, these animals have become important parts of a number of different cultures identities.
Tigers occupy an important place in the Indian culture. Since ages, it has been a symbol of magnificence, power, beauty and fierceness and has been associated with bravery and valor. The tiger also has a significant place in Hindu mythology as the vehicle of Goddess Durga.
The tiger is one of the 12 Chinese Zodiac animals.
.Tigers represent royalty in eastern Asia. In fact, the marking on the tigers forehead looks very similar to the Chinese character that is translates to the English word “King”; that is, . Therefore, the tiger has been dubbed the King of the Animals.
.The White Tiger represents the west of China as well as the season of autumn. It is one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese Constellation.
.They are the national animals of Malaysia, South Korea, Bangladesh and India.
*The rise of tiger.
In 2010, there were as few as 3,200 wild tigers. But now five countries - India, China, Nepal, Russia and Bhutan - have given hope for the future.
In India alone, the number of wild tigers is now estimated at between 2,600 and 3,350 animals - which makes up around three-quarters of the world's population.
Neighbouring Nepal has seen its population of tigers is up from 121 in 2009 to 235 just under a decade later.
And it's the same story in Russia, Bhutan and China, where increased sightings of tigers suggest conservation efforts are working.
Save tiger save planet.
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