International Tiger Day
July 29 · Level 8 · #469 of 2238
International Tiger Day focuses on protecting tigers and the habitats they need to survive in the wild. Keeping these big cats safe means tackling poaching, protecting their prey and leaving enough connected space for them to roam.
How it is celebrated: conservation groups and zoos organise talks, themed visits and fundraising activities. Online campaigns introduce the researchers and rangers working to protect tigers and explain why habitat conservation matters.
The day emerged from the 2010 international tiger conservation summit in Saint Petersburg, where participants set a shared ambition to double the number of wild tigers.