Ever since I was a small boy, I have been fascinated with tigers. These majestic, gorgeous and beautiful animals have captured my heart and imagination. But today, they are on the brink of extinction. As a higher species on this planet, we owe it to future generations to preserve this animal.

The goal of this petition is to hopefully pressure the leaders of the world to crack down on poachers killing tigers and with time maybe dedicate entire patches of land, that are off limits to anyone but conservationist with the goal of rebuilding the tiger population

The tiger (Panthera tigris) is one of the world’s most recognizable animals, intimately connected with strength and untamed nature. A symbol of nature’s wild places, significant in faiths and folktales of almost all civilizations, tigers inspire millions of people around the globe, from the monasteries in Bhutan to the catwalks of Milan.

Tigers are currently listed as "endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), with more than 70% decline in their population over the past century. Today, there are fewer than 4,000 tigers left in the wild worldwide - a shocking statistic that underscores our urgent need for action.

Why are Tigers Important?
These beautiful, powerful cats inhabit diverse landscapes, from rainforests to grasslands, savannahs to mangrove forests and high-elevation habitats, so they play an important role in many ecosystems that supply nature and people with water, food and room to roam.

As top predators in the food chain, tigers help keep their habitats balanced by preying on other animals, mainly herbivores. Too many herbivores would lead to overgrazing and degradation of the ecosystem.

Tigers also drive economies. Where tigers exist, tourists go. And where tourists go, money can be made by communities with few alternatives for income. Tiger conservation projects help provide alternative livelihoods for rural communities.

To safeguard tigers, we need to protect large swaths of forest across Asia where they live. By protecting these biologically diverse places, we can also preserve many other endangered species that live there. And, forests protected for tigers are known to store more carbon than other habitat types, helping to mitigate climate change.

The most immediate threat to wild tigers is poaching. Their body parts are in relentless demand for traditional medicine and are status symbols within some Asian cultures. Resources for guarding protected areas where tigers live are usually limited.

People and tigers increasingly compete for space. Tigers have lost 93 per cent of their historical range due to human activity and development.

As forests shrink and prey becomes scarce, tigers are forced to hunt domestic livestock, which many local communities depend on for their livelihoods. In retaliation, tigers are killed or captured. These “conflict tigers” are commonly sold on the black market.

We must raise awareness about this dire situation and do whatever we can to save these magnificent creatures from disappearing forever. This includes supporting conservation efforts aimed at protecting tiger habitats and combating poaching – one of the major threats to their survival.

By signing this petition, you're not just making a statement; you're taking part in an important movement towards preserving biodiversity and ensuring that future generations will still be able to marvel at these majestic creatures as I did when I was a boy.

Please sign our petition today – let's do our part in saving the world's tiger population from extinction!