Updates On 29th Jul 2015

Increase in tiger numbers in countries like Russia, India and Nepal seem to attest to the fact that if enough effort is made to protect it from poaching and to save its habitat, tigers can recover.

Recognised as a new sub-species just over a decade ago, the Malayan tigers were once estimated to number around 500. However as of June 23rd, they have been classified as critically endangered which means that they face a high risk of becoming extinct in the wild.

The Malayan Tiger qualifies for this category because evidence indicates that the number of mature individuals is likely less than 250 animals and has declined by more than 25% in one generation (seven years). Tigers are resilient animals and they can breed fast if they have enough food, water and space, and so there is still hope for our tigers.

We need to take action now, before we lose our national emblem for good.

Happy #GlobalTigerDay everyone! #doubletigers

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