International Tiger Day 2022: Know The History and Significance Behind Celebration
International Tiger Day was established in 2010 after it was found that 97% of tigers had vanished in the previous 100 years. Read further to know about history, significance, and theme of the day.
Every year, International Tiger Day is observed across the globe on July 29. The aim of the day is to create awareness among people about the significance of the protection of tigers. According to World Wildlife Fund, around 95% of the number of tigers has declined over the most recent 150 years.
We can save these species from extinction assuming that all nations make a move against unlawful hunting, wildlife trade, human-wildlife conflict, and habitat loss.
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History and Significance of the Day
International Tiger Day was established in 2010 after it was found that 97% of tigers had vanished in the previous 100 years, with somewhere around 3,000 leftovers. Since tigers were nearly eliminated, various nations consented to an arrangement At the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia, several nations agreed to celebrate the day since tigers were about to extinct.
International Tiger Day looks to shield these species from human interference. It is a global association of several organizations, including the World Wide Fund for Nature, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, and the Smithsonian Institution.
The theme of the Day
Last year, the theme for the day was, "Their survival is in our hands." For the current year, the theme is, "India launches Project Tiger to revive the tiger population."
