International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on July 29 to raise awareness about the endangered tiger species. This day is observed to promote comprehensive efforts in safeguarding tigers and their natural habitats, fostering harmonious coexistence between humans and these magnificent creatures.
International Tiger Day 2023: History
The history of International Tiger Day dates back to 2010 Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia, where several countries INdia, Russia and China pledged to protect tigers, as per WWF. Reportedly, thirteen tiger range countries collaborated to establish Tx2, committed to doubling the tiger population by 2022. Following, this day has been celebrated annually, promoting global support for the conservation of these iconic animals.
International Tiger Day 2023: Significance
This day holds significant importance in raising awareness about the important issues regarding tiger conservation. Tigers are classified as endangered in multiple regions who faces grave threats to their existence like habitat loss and poaching.
International Tiger Day 2023: Interesting facts
India is home to over 70% of the world’s tiger population.
As per World Wide Fund for Nature, Tigers were around 2 million years ago.
Tigers primarily hunt deers but they can also eat wild boars, birds, fish, rodents, amphibians, reptiles and even insects.
Tigers in the wild live for between ten and fifteen years and very rarely reach eighteen or even twenty.
There are five subspecies of tiger. They are Bengal Tiger, South China Tiger, Indochinese tiger, Sumatran tiger and Amur tiger.
Three subspecies of tiger namely Caspian, Bali and Javan have become extinct.
International Tiger Day 2023: Quotes
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated – Mahatma Gandhi
The most significant creature in the entire world, the tiger is – Jack Hanna
The tiger does not shout its tigritude; it acts – Wole Soyinka
I have often felt that the Indian tiger has not been unleashed – Ratan Tata
If we could convince ourselves that wildlife, in all its forms, is equally precious, we could stop the senseless slaughter of endangered species – Farley Mowat