International Tiger Day 2024: 7 Threats Tigers Are Facing Today

The healthy functioning of our ecosystems is greatly dependent on the presence of these amazing animals, known as tigers. Let's explore the seven biggest dangers that tigers face today.

International Tiger Day 2024

1. Loss of Habitat: The destruction of tigers' natural habitat is one of the biggest issues they are now dealing with. Their environment has greatly decreased due to the quick development of agriculture, forest loss, and urbanisation. Tigers are forced to relocate to more dispersed and smaller areas where they must work harder to find food, breed, and care for their young as forests fall apart to make room for human development. (Image source: Canva)

2. Illegal Wildlife Trade and Poaching: Tigers are still seriously threatened by poaching. Because tigers are status symbols and precious resources in traditional medicine, poachers pursue and kill tigers with tremendous ruthlessness. Owing to the illicit wildlife trade, which thrives despite international prohibitions, tigers are in danger of going extinct. The total health and genetic variety of the population can be greatly impacted by the death of even a single tiger. (Image source: Pinterest/ Skyla Blowers)