The Dwindling Population of Tigers in India
The Indian government is running a campaign to save the tigers, as according to reports, there are only 1,411 left in the country.The biggest reason for the decline in numbers is an age-old problem -- poaching courtesy of poisoned goat, which is the bait of choice.
In a recent incident at Ranthambhore National Park, a popular destination for tourists, Aldrin — a powerful pesticide — was used to kill two 15-18 months old tiger cubs. In this case, per reports, it was an act of vengeance by the villagers.
Hearing this, Jungle Lore, a Mumbai base conservator group, has swung in action. They have packed their bags and have moved to Ranthambhore in order to make efforts to educate the villagers.
Celebrities, sport stars, politicians and film stars have been roped in to promote the campaign.
The biggest threat to the Tiger population is the perception that Chinese men create demand for tiger body parts for aphrodisiacal purpose, hence the poaching.
In a parallel effort, to curb poaching, the Indian government has recently approached the Chinese government to join India in its endeavor to monitor and close the routes of smugglers and poachers.
With this aggressive campaign, bill boards are plentiful, asking people to be aware of the issue and consequently help in the cause.
The message seems to be resonating, as the issues has filtered down to school children and is a topic of constant discussion.
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