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Get ready to roar for National Save a Tiger Month, starting on Sept. 1! This month-long celebration is dedicated to raising awareness and taking action towards protecting and preserving these majestic creatures. Did you know that tigers are the largest species of cats in the world? Sadly, they are also considered endangered due to habitat loss and poaching. But there is hope – many organizations and individuals are working tirelessly to save these beautiful animals. So let's join in this important cause and do our part to ensure a future where tigers continue to roam free in the wild.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1900</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wild Tiger Population Decline</div><div class='timeline-text'>Beginning of 20th century marked the beginning of a significant decline in the wild tiger population due to excessive hunting and habitat destruction.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1940</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bali Tiger Extinction</div><div class='timeline-text'>The last known Bali tiger was killed, marking the first extinction of a tiger subspecies in the modern era.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1973</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Tiger Protection Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>India's government initiated Project Tiger, establishing protected reserves to ensure the survival and protection of tigers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Tiger Forum</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Global Tiger Forum (GTF), an international collaboration for tiger conservation, was established formally by the tiger range countries.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Tiger Conservation Summit</div><div class='timeline-text'>In St. Petersburg, Russia, leaders from 13 countries pledged to double the world's wild tiger population by 2022 during the Tiger Summit.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Save a Tiger Month Introduced</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Save a Tiger Month began as an annual event every September to raise awareness and promote tiger conservation efforts.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go on a tiger safari</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to a wildlife sanctuary or reserve that offers tiger safaris. This is a great way to see these majestic creatures in their natural habitat and support conservation efforts at the same time.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a fundraiser</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a fundraising event, such as a charity walk or auction, to raise money for tiger conservation organizations. You can also donate the proceeds from a garage sale or bake sale to help save tigers.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread awareness on social media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use your social media platforms to share information about the importance of tiger conservation and ways people can help. You can also participate in online campaigns and challenges to raise awareness and donations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a zoo or sanctuary</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Plan a visit to a zoo or tiger sanctuary that has conservation as its main focus. You can learn about the efforts being made to save tigers and even have the opportunity to see them up close.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate others</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Host a presentation at your local school or community center about the importance of saving tigers. You can also distribute educational materials, such as brochures or flyers, to spread awareness and encourage others to take action.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Tigers are an endangered species</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The tiger population has drastically decreased over the years, with only about 3,900 remaining in the wild. National Save a Tiger Month brings attention to this issue and encourages people to take action to protect these magnificent animals.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Tigers play a vital role in their ecosystem</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>As apex predators, tigers help maintain the balance of their ecosystem by controlling the population of prey species. Their presence also helps maintain the health of forests and other habitats they live in.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Saving tigers helps protect other species</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By conserving tiger habitats and protecting them from poaching, we are also helping to protect other species that share their habitat. This includes hundreds of plant and animal species that rely on the same resources as tigers.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Tigers have a Healing Saliva</h3><p class='facts-content'>Similar to humans, tigers also have antiseptic substances in their saliva which can cure their wounds by simply licking them.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Tigers are Solitary Animals</h3><p class='facts-content'>Unlike lions, tigers are solitary animals. They are fiercely territorial and prefer to hunt alone, often requiring large areas of habitat to support their prey needs.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>No two Tigers have the Same Stripes</h3><p class='facts-content'>Just like human fingerprints, no two tigers have the same pattern of stripes. This helps researchers and conservationists in identifying individual tigers in the wild.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Tigers are Excellent Swimmers</h3><p class='facts-content'>Unlike most members of the cat family, tigers love water. They are excellent swimmers and can easily cross rivers and lakes spanning up to 6km.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Tigers can Mimic the Call of Other Animals</h3><p class='facts-content'>In an astonishing display of skill, tigers have been known to mimic the call of other animals to successfully draw them in for a hunt.</p></div></div>
National Save a Tiger Month is celebrated on September 1 every year. In 2024, National Save a Tiger Month will occur on a Sunday.
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