International Tiger Day: International Tiger Day or Global Tiger Day is observed every year on July 29 to raise awareness about tiger conservation. The day was created at the Saint Peters burg Tiger Summit in Russia in 2010. The day aims to promote a global system for protecting the natural habitats of tigers and to raise public awareness and support for tiger conservation issues.
The population of wild tigers had dropped by more than 95 per cent since the beginning of the 20th century. When the global tiger numbers in the wild hit an all-time low of as few as 3,200 individuals in 2010, the governments of all 13 tiger range countries came together at the world’s first-ever global tiger summit and agreed on a “TX2” commitment to double the number of wild tigers by 2022.
Since then the tiger population has increased in several countries including India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Russia. The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) and the Uttar Pradesh Forest department last year bagged the first-ever international award, TX2, for doubling the number of tigers in four years against a target of 10 years.
It is very important to focus on tiger conservation as it plays a very important role in protecting and maintaining a balanced ecosystem across its range. According to World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), “As top predators, wild tigers play an important role in maintaining the harmony of the planet’s ecosystems. By preying on herbivores, tigers help to keep the balance between the prey animals and the forest vegetation which they feed upon.”
International Tiger Day History
World Tiger Day was first observed in the year 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia. A total of thirteen tiger range countries came together and decided a global goal to double the number of wild tigers by the year 2022.
International Tiger Day Quotes
“When a man wants to murder a tiger he calls it sport; when a tiger wants to murder him he calls it ferocity.” – George Bernard Shaw
“If you rile a tiger, he’s going to show his claws.” – Rob James-Collier
“Tyger! Tyger! burning bright, in the forest of the night, What immortal hand or eye, dare frame thy fearful symmetry?” – William Blake
“Tiger is a symbol of beauty, bravery, strength, and Nationality so save the Tiger. Save the Nation Pride.” – Uzma
“We must protect tigers from extinction. Our planet’s future depends on it.” – Michelle Yeoh
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” -Mahatma Gandhi
“As humans, we are fortunate to fight to secure so many rights: men’s rights, women’s rights, freedom of speech. But animals like tigers are losing their right to live. It is time we all support their most fundamental right – the right to exist!” – Gyalwa Dokhampa
“A healthy tiger population is an indicator of sustainable development in the 13 tiger range countries.” – Midori Paxton
“Save the tigers before they are silenced forever. Killing tigers is the greed, not the need. Save Tiger! Save Nature!” – Sanaya
“To save the Jungle, we have to save the tiger.” – Rahul Wasulkar
“The Tiger in many countries, particularly India, represents the apex of the animal pyramid and the protection of their habitat should be a worldwide priority.” – Dr. Karan Singh
“A healthy tiger population is an indicator of sustainable development in the 13 tiger range countries.” – Midori Paxton
“The continued existence of wildlife and wilderness is important to the quality of life of humans.” – Jim Fowler
International Tiger Day Wishes and Slogans
Everybody needs a pooch to love them and a tiger to take them back to the real world. Save Tigers!
One can measure the greatness and moral progress of a nation by looking at how it treats its animals. Happy International Tiger Day!
For the tiger, we must unite, so they don’t fade out of sight. Happy International Tiger Day!
Mighty tigers hear them roar, for they may be no more. Happy International Tiger Day!
Once the tiger is history, it won’t repeat itself….. Save tigers.
Cause an uproar to save Tigers!
Save our Tigers, save the Planet!
Paws, Think Save a Tiger!
Mighty tigers hear them roar, for they may be no more.
Tigers are in need.
Act before it vanishes forever.
Can we keep them wild and free?
Help save the king!
Once the tiger is history, it won’t repeat itself…..
Raise your voice to save tigers.
Join hands together to save tigers.
Please help save tigers!
Stop wildlife crime, it is deadly serious.
Be helpful-save tigers.
Fight for the right of the Tigers.