- Wild tiger population soars up
Published by NAWA News Feed in -Zoo News- · Tuesday 30 Jul 2019
Census Finds Nearly 3,000 Tigers In India
Goal to double wild tiger population 4 years ahead of schedule!
In 2010, India sought to double its tiger population by 2022. But on International Tiger Day, the country announced it met its goal four years earlier than expected. Nearly 3,000 tigers now reside in India, that's more than 70% of the world's tiger population.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 2018 All India Tiger Estimation count on Monday, attributing the figures to India's hardworking wildlife officials and advocates.
"Once the people of India decide to do something, there is no force that can prevent them from getting the desired results," Modi announced at a news conference. "Today we reaffirm our commitment towards protecting tigers."
He added that India now takes the lead in being the biggest and safest habitat in the world for tigers. The population, now at 2,967, is up from 2,226 since 2014.
"There are several plants and animals out there that need our help," Modi said. "What is it that we can do? Either through technology or human action to give them ... a life so that they can add beauty and diversity to our planet." READ MORE
