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Status: Endangered
Population: Around 3900
Habitat: Forests, rainforests, savannas, and mangrove swamps in the Russian Far East, North Korea, China, India, and Southwest Asia
Description: Tigers are the biggest species of big cats. They can live up to 20 years in the wild. Tigers give birth to two to four cubs on average. Tiger cubs stay with their mother for 2 years.
Habitat loss is a big threat to tigers. 95% of their habitat has been lost due to human activity. This also makes tigers more vulnerable to poaching.
Poaching is another threat that tigers face. Every part of a tiger has been found in illegal wildlife trade markets. Tigers' bones are sometimes used in Asian medicine.
Another threat to tigers is contact with humans. As tigers' habitats shrink, more tigers wander over to human cities. They can hunt livestock which causes angry farmers to kill them.
Climate Change is another threat that tigers must face. Climate Change causes rising sea levels and bad storms which can wipe out forests.
Tigers keep ecosystems healthy and balanced. They can also help poor communities. Tourists go to some places where tigers exist, creating opportunities for communities with few alternatives to earn money.
You can help by joining or participating in an organization that helps tigers or donating money. You can also make a poster and spread the word that tigers are in danger.