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The Tiger. The very embodiment of power, agility and strength. The largest of the big cats, is internationally recognised as an endangered species. This means, that if present trends continue, the Tiger will become extinct in the wild. This fate has already befallen three of the eight subspecies; the Bali Tiger, Javan Tiger and Caspian Tiger.
Today, there are between 4600 - 7700 Tigers remaining in the wild in Asia. At the beginning of the century 40,000 were estimated to be roaming the jungles of the Indian subcontinent. Man is responsible for the dwindling Tiger population, through hunting and through the depletion of the natural wilderness where these beautiful creatures live. Time is running out, and we could see the demise of the Tiger altogether within a decade or two.
Through adopting a Tiger you are helping to support the massive international effort required to save this stunning animal from extinction .
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