Contents
Its Significance
Tiger Facts
Tigers Status and Distribution
Tiger Threats
 Illegal Trade
 What Experts Say
Fate of the Tiger
Solutions
WWF Action Plan

 Acknowledgements
 References


Tiger Threats


Tigers: Their Threats

This section describes some of the general problems facing tiger conservation and focuses on the two main threats to tigers: the illegal trade in tiger parts and the loss of habitat and their prey base due to human pressures.

The problems facing tiger conservationists are daunting but not insurmountable. There are huge logistical problems to be overcome, as tigers are found in a wide range of habitats in areas that are diverse in terms of their political, social and economic structure.

Political will may be forthcoming in some range states but without the resources for implementing tiger-related activities, very little can be achieved. Conversely, when support is available - but there is little political will - few conservation successes can be accomplished. And for the conservation of tiger populations that cross national borders, close cooperation between neighbouring countries is required - but it is often not forthcoming when bilateral relations are strained.

In addition, stopping poachers is difficult and dangerous, especially in vast expanses of remote and rugged areas, or when armed conflict is taking place. 



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