PROJECT ON TIGERS

By:Lalantika Arvind

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Contents

What is Project TigerReasons for starting Project TigerPopulation of tigers In IndiaProject Tiger: A FailureContributions of Organizations in furthering

Project TigerHow a young tiger learnt an important lesson

about self expressionLife as a Tiger

What is Project Tiger Background• Indian tiger population at start of 20th century was estimated at 20,000to 40,000• However, by 1995, Tiger population had shrunk to about 1,800

Project Tiger aims at Tiger conservation in Tiger Reserves• Wildlife conservation movement initiated in India in 1972 to protect Tigers• Strives to maintain a viable tiger population in the natural environment• Has support of World Wildlife Fund and Central Government

Project Tiger in Action• Tiger reserves were created in the country on a 'core-buffer' strategy.• Freed from all sorts of human activities and the buffer areas were subjected to 'conservation

oriented land use'.• Management plans drawn up for each tiger reserve:• Elimination of human exploitation and biotic disturbance from the core area• Monitoring the faunal and floral changes over time and carrying out research about wildlife.

Reasons for starting Project Tiger Why save Tigers• Tiger is symbol of wilderness and well-being of the ecosystem.• By conserving and saving tigers the entire wilderness ecosystem is

conserved.• In nature, barring human beings, rest of the ecosystem is wild.• So saving tiger amounts to saving the ecosystem which is crucial

for man's own survival.

Depleting Tiger population• By early 1960s, over 3,000 tigers lost their lives to trophy hunters.• In 1970s, depleting tiger population to around 1,800, shocked &

jolted authorities to formulate an immediate plan

Population of Tigers in India

India had 100,000+tigers about a century ago, but due to poaching and shrinking natural habitat, population crashed

Presently, there are around 3,000 tigers in the world –India accounts for over half of them.

Current Population in India at 1,706 up from 1,411 in 2006

Project Tiger:A Failure

From 1827 tigers, 35years ago, population increased to 3500 in 1997 and then dwindled to 1706 tigers in 2010. Sariska, Panna lost all tigers.

Where has Project Tiger failed?• Inadequate coordination• Inadequate buffer zones• Poaching continues

If these figures are to be believed, the project to save the big cat has been a big failure.

Contributions from Organizations in Furthering Project Tiger

Global organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund(WWF) contributed much funding to Project Tiger

The Feline Conservation Center is part of a world-wide network of zoos and facilities dedicated to the preservation of endangered cats, acting as a modern-day ark in the face of human overpopulation and mass extinction of animal species. are various credible organizations working towards the conservations of Tigers in India

The government also contributed funding to project tiger

Aircel contributed funding to project tiger

How a young tiger learnt an important lesson about self expression

Once upon a time there was a tiger. He was born in the part of the jungle that people haven’t discovered yet, except the people that live there. The people that live there know enough to stay away from where the tigers live. They learn very early, usually from the tribal elders, that a tiger’s roar is unmistakable danger. Whenever you hear the roar of a tiger, it is best to freeze, not make a move or a sound, and slowly and quietly find out which direction the roar is coming from, and as deftly and as quickly as possible, go in the other direction. Or wait, and die.

The people of this tribe are taught to decide quickly when they hear something that represents danger. Not to hesitate. Because those that hesitate, usually become dinner, or sometimes lunch (as leftovers the next day. Tigers aren’t famous for eating breakfast.) They also know that when they are out looking for food, sometimes it’s important to act quickly as well, because when you see something you want, it’s best to act quickly before it gets away. Otherwise you might go hungry. The trick is, for these people, is to decide what you are after, and decide what is good, and what is bad. So when you see something that is good, and you think to yourself, this is really fantastic, I must get this, you can move towards, and alter your behaviour to acquire this which is beneficial to you.

But you can forget that, because this story is about the tiger. What happened was this tiger was born, and he happened to be born close to a big fight between two adult tigers. The temperature had been changing, and the migrating zebras made it hard for the tigers to track down their dinner as easily as they used to be able to. One day when the young tiger was out developing his roar the adult tigers were arguing. Some were saying that they needed to migrate west, along with the zebras, to ensure that their food supply would be plentiful. Others were arguing that they should stay put, and wait for the next herd to come through, as they had usually done. They argument got heated, with tigers roaring back and forth, each side illustrating the logic of their respective arguments.

How a young tiger learnt an important lesson about self expression

Meanwhile, our little tiger friend came up, completely unaware of what was going on. He decided to have a go at his full strength roar that he’d been developing so far. When he bellowed out roar, he was completely surprised when the head tiger turned and told him to shut up. The adults were discussing serious matters. This was not playtime.

The young tiger slinked back into the jungle, wondering what he’d done wrong. A few months went by, and every time the young tiger was in a situation where he wanted to roar, all he could hear was the lead tigers voice in his head” “Shut up! This is not playtime!” followed by a flash of tiger anxiety. He looked around at all the other tigers. They seemed to be able to roar without a problem. Was there something wrong with him?

Finally when he was out moping around, he could hear an adult human talking to a younger human. He said: “It’s ok. Scream as loud as you want. If people don’t want to hear what you have to say, that is there problem, not

yours. Maybe they are mad because you can express yourself, and they can’t. Maybe they are angry at something that happened to them earlier. The truth of the matter is, you never really know what other people are thinking, so you might as well enjoy their reaction when it’s good, and ignore it and move on when it’s not good. Understand?”

“I think so,” came the young voice. “Let me put it like this. You were born above all the animals in that you can speak, think, sing, and express

yourself in beautiful ways. Your voice is the voice of the gods. Your desires were put inside you not to be held and bottled up, but to be shouted. If other’s can’t express themselves, it’s up to you to show them how. You understand that, don’t you?

He did, and so did the young tiger, who grew up to be the most fierce tiger the jungle has ever seen.

Life As a TigerLife as a tiger would be prowling around

Hunting swiftly without making a soundBlack and orange stripes falls across his skinLittle do you know about the roar it has within

The tiger quickly moves upon to his feetSearching the jungle looking for something to eatThe lion might be king of the jungleBut the tiger kills and they still stay humble

The rare colours of orange and the blackIf He sees pray he’s sure to attach There eyes in night time can see twenty twentyBlack is the colour of death and it has killed plenty

People see tigers as quite violent creaturesBut if you dig deep inside you’ll find some peaceful features’The tiger tooth is white and pointed all aroundThe lion is called the king but the tiger should be crowned

So when you see a tigerAnd you don’t feel very preparedJust have a read of this poemThen you wont feel that more scared By Chizom Okpara

SAVE THE TIGER

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