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Saving tigers now: A prognosis for tigers in eight priority landscapes

  • 19/04/2010

Saving tigers now: A prognosis for tigers in eight priority landscapes

A tiger report card released by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) reveals how the iconic big cats are faring in eight key landscapes spanning nine Asian countries. The report shows that while tigers are in dire trouble in some areas, they are still hanging on in others. Meanwhile, opportunities to grow tiger populations in landscapes where conservation efforts are beginning to take hold.

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