Most nature lovers understand the complicated and challenging issues of conservation. So many of our planet
Panthera tigris is one of the most high-profile species in the world. Tiger tours, which offer the opportunity to observe it in its natural habitat, are a highly popular wildlife travel experience. But, unfortunately, this beautiful animal is also one of our most vulnerable and endangered species.
Conservation in Action
Over the past few decades, great strides have been made by dedicated conservation agencies to put programmes in place designed to protect, restore and nurture the big cation efforts have far-reaching effects.
Protecting Other Wildlife
While most Tiger tours take place in the Indian subcontinent, the animal also inhabits other parts of Asia, eastern Russia and northeastern China. Programmes put in place to preserve its habitat also protect the other wildlife and flora species that exist within the surrounding area, including some that are also critically endangered.
Saving the Forests
Due to the high-profile campaigns to save the Tiger, the governments of several countries have been compelled to invest in the protection of forests. Forests are vital in order to soak up carbon dioxide to reduce the effects of global warming; as climate change is such a prevalent issue on the global agenda, anything that helps to mitigate its effects can make for a powerful political platform. An offshoot of big cat conservation in Asia and the far east of Russia is the safeguarding of vast tracts of forests, which are vital to clean air and the regulation of climate change.
Preserving Fresh Water Systems
Programmes in place to protect the Tigere rivers that flow into urban areas. Cloud forests are also responsible for the regulation of water flow, ensuring a balance during droughts and floods.
Preserving Cultures
Ironically, considering the human threat to the big cat, programmes put in place for its survival also help preserve traditional cultures. There are communities of indigenous peoples living within the animal
For anyone planning to travel on one of the Tiger tours to the Indian subcontinent, becoming an advocate for this beautiful creature is one important way of giving back. Sharing the far-reaching effects of its conservation can help raise awareness of the importance of such efforts.