Such power! Such beauty! Native to India, the survival of this endangered species (Panthera tigris) is seriously threatened by losses of their habitat plus the extremely large-scale incidence of poaching. And, sadly, none of the Tiger Conservation Landscapes within the Bengal tiger’s living range is large enough to support an effective population of 250 tigers.
In addition, the 2006 Forest Rights Act passed by the Indian government grants some of the country’s most impoverished communities the right to own and live in the forests. However, humans and tigers cannot co-exist, and thus trying to resolve one critical issue has exacerbated another. Under-trained and ill-equipped forest department staff only add to the dire situation.
Look into this amazing big cat’s eyes as you bring its image to life with your coloring.