Conservation Efforts

       

 Current Conservation Efforts

        Based on innovative methods that are being employed and newer technology to help in conservation techniques, it is very likely that the Bengal tiger will see a recovery, and maybe even doubling in population by the year 2022. Current field studies performed in 2011 are already showing an increase in Bengal tiger populations, estimating up to 1,706 wild individuals, compared to the 2006 estimated number of 1,411 (1). Through programs created by Panthera, countries are learning to enhance law enforcement patrols to protect tigers along with their prey and habitats. Informant networks are being used with the help of natives to investigate and capture poachers and other illegal activities (2). World Wildlife Fund is constantly urging government officials and the public to donate money towards tiger conservation, and has promised $85 million over a five-year period (3). Tigers Forever is working with government officials and NGO’s to carry out accurate scientific field research on the ground, ensuring accurate statistics in surveys (2).

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References

1. Jhala, Y.V., Qureshi, Q. and Sinha, P.R. 2011. Status of tigers, co-predators and prey in India. National Tiger Conservation Authority, Govt of India and the Wildlife Institute of India, New Delhi and Dehra Dun, India.

2. Tigers forever. N.p., 2011. Web. 

<http://www.panthera.org/programs/tiger/tigers-forever>.

3. Tiger overview. N.p., 2011. Web. 

 <http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/finder/tigers/index.html>.