Tiger: The Striped Icon of the Wild

Tigers (Panthera tigris), the largest of the big cats, are symbols of strength and majesty. Found across Asia, from dense tropical forests to snowy mountains, tigers play a vital role in maintaining the balance of their ecosystems by controlling prey populations. However, all tiger subspecies face critical threats from climate change, habitat loss, and poaching.

Climate change is intensifying the challenges for tiger populations. Rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns degrade their habitats, while rising sea levels threaten low-lying areas like the Sundarbans, home to the Bengal tiger. Prey scarcity due to ecosystem disruption forces tigers into closer contact with humans, increasing the risk of conflict and poaching.

Global conservation efforts, including anti-poaching initiatives, habitat restoration, and international cooperation, are essential to saving tigers from extinction. Addressing climate change is equally critical, as it directly impacts the habitats these iconic predators need to thrive.