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Why are tigers important to the environment?
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.
Why do we need tigers?
The tiger is a unique animal which plays a pivotal role in the health and diversity of an ecosystem. It is a top predator which is at the apex of the food chain and keeps the population of wild ungulates in check, thereby maintaining the balance between prey herbivores and the vegetation upon which they feed.
Why is tiger conservation important?
Protecting forest landscapes for tigers will help save the last remaining forests critical for the survival of wildlife and people, and regulating global climate. Hundreds of millions of people depend on water from places where tigers roam. Protecting tigers means protecting vital fresh water sources and functions.
What do tigers do in their habitat?
Tigers occupy a variety of habitats from tropical forests, evergreen forests, woodlands and mangrove swamps to grasslands, savannah and rocky country. Tigers use their body weight to knock prey to the ground and kill with a bite to the neck. They are also very good swimmers and have been known to drown their prey.
How do we save tigers?
Key strategies:
- Protect tigers and their habitat.
- Build capacity in range states.
- Reduce human-tiger conflict.
- Conduct scientific research on tigers to help inform conservation strategies.
- Promote tiger-friendly policies.
- Monitor tiger numbers, population trends, and threats to tigers and their habitats.
Why should we protect tigers?
So when a species goes extinct, it leaves behind a scar, which affects the entire ecosystem. Another reason why we need to save the tiger is that our forests are water catchment areas. When we protect one tiger, we protect about a 100 sq. km of area and thus save other species living in its habitat.
How do Tigers help humans?
These areas rich in wildlife and plant life harbor a wealth of critically important goods and services that millions of people rely on every day. Healthy tiger habitats help mitigate climate change, provide fresh water to animals and people, reduce the impact of natural disasters, and improve the health of local people.
Why is it important to save tigers?
Saving tigers is about more than restoring a single species. As a large predator, tigers play an important role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. If the tigers go extinct, the entire ecosystem would collapse. This means that the animal has no natural predators (despite being threatened by humans).
How do you save a tiger?
How to Help Save Tigers Method 1 of 3: Getting Involved with Tiger-Protection Organizations. Donate to a tiger research fund. Method 2 of 3: Raising Awareness For Tiger Causes. Attend fundraising events for tiger and wildlife organizations. Method 3 of 3: Buying Tiger-Friendly and Sustainable Products. Buy products from sustainable companies.