PHOTOS: In the eye of the tiger, his will to survive on International Tiger Day

Posted by Angela Glienicke — 29 July 2015 at 2:58pm - Comments
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Close-up of a semi-wild Sumatran Tiger (Panthera Tigris Sumatrae), seen at the Tambling Wildlife Nature Conservation rescue centre

The largest of the world's big cats, tigers have a special day dedicated to them. 29th July is the purrfect day to raise awareness for endangered tigers and support efforts to conserve these magnificent predators. Take action for tigers >> http://bit.ly/1H2e51M

Tiger numbers are declining due to to habitat loss, hunting, poaching and climate change. As few as 400 Sumatran tigers could remain in the wild, and other tiger species are being pushed towards extinction.

Take a look at our images of these iconic animals and some of the threats they face. But it's not all doom and gloom, some of our recent campaign successes show together we can pressure companies to stop deforestation and protect tiger habitat. Become a forest defender now and we'll keep you updated on how to protect forests >> http://bit.ly/1H2e51MIB Image

These pictures show tigers in Tadoba reserve, Maharashtra, India

© Harshad Barve / Greenpeace 2012

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Greenpeace activists and the tiger mascot hand over petitions from 112,000 people from across the country to the coal minister, Shri Prakash Jaiswal. The minister agreed to meet them after they blocked the main gate of the building that houses the Ministry of Coal in New Delhi, India to protest against their demand for more forestland for mining coal. More than 26000 hectares of forest land has been diverted for coal mining alone since 2007 making it one of the biggest threats to forests in India.

© Sudhanshu Malhotra / Greenpeace 2011

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A semi-wild Sumatran tiger is seen at the Tambling Wildlife Nature Conservation rescue centre, which is part of the South Bukit Barisan National Park, South Sumatra, Indonesia

© Paul Hilton / Greenpeace 2013

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A Sumatran tiger is pictured at the Taman safari Park. In Indonesia, forest destruction for palm oil is pushing Sumatran tigers to the edge of extinction, with as few as 400 left in the wild. Companies must commit to zero deforestation and end their role in tiger habitat loss.

 © Paul Hilton / Greenpeace 2013

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A Greenpeace investigator measures the footprint of a Sumatran tiger inside the Tesso Nilo National Park. The Tesso Nilo forest complex has one of the world’s highest recorded diversities of plants and supports key populations of critically endangered Sumatran elephants and tigers. It was designated a national park in 2004, but most of the natural forest in and around the Tesso Nilo has already been replaced by industrial pulp and palm oil plantations. Greenpeace remains firmly committed to the protection of Indonesia’s forests for future generations.

© Ardiles Rante / Greenpeace 2013

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A Greenpeace activist dressed in a tiger costume witnesses peatland fires in Pulang Pisau Regency, Central Kalimantan. Greenpeace is calling on Indonesian citizens to be part of the 'Tiger's Eye community' to protect Indonesian forests from destruction and is urging the government to take immediate action to protect the habitat by expanding moratorium areas, evaluate existing permits and implement full peatland forest protection.

© Ulet Ifansasti / Greenpeace 2012

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A child holds artwork of a tiger during the activity in Kambang Iwak City Park. Greenpeace's 'Tiger's Eye Tour' launched to bear witness to the real condition of Indonesia's forests. Greenpeace is urging the government to review existing concessions and protect peatland and urges industries to implement a zero deforestation policy in their operations.

© Ulet  Ifansasti / Greenpeace 2011

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A Sumatran tiger is pictured at the Taman Safari Park. In Indonesia, forest destruction for palm oil expansion is pushing Sumatran tigers to the edge of extinction, with as few as 400 left in the wild. Companies must commit to zero deforestation and end their role in tiger habitat loss.

© Jonas Gratzer 2013

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Greenpeace activists dressed as tigers, perform street theatre in front of a KFC outlet in Quezon City. Fibre testing had shown that KFC's paper and cardboard packaging was being made from Indonesian rainforest trees, the habitat of the endangered Sumatran tiger. Several months later, KFC agreed to source its paper and pulp more responsibly.

©  Matimtiman / Greenpeace 2012

Inspired to protect tigers? Become a forest defender and help protect the Sumatran tiger's habitat >> http://bit.ly/1H2e51M

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