GreenCrate Chronicles

World Tiger Day, celebrated annually on July 29, serves as a reminder of the urgent need to protect one of the planet's most majestic creatures—the tiger. This article delves into the historical extinction of tiger species, the ecological importance of tigers, the challenges they face today, and the concerted efforts needed to conserve their populations and habitats. By understanding the intricate relationship between tigers and biodiversity, we can appreciate the economic implications of conservation and the dire consequences of inaction. The Extinction of Tiger Species Historically, there have been nine recognized subspecies of tigers, but three of these have gone extinct in the last century: Bali Tiger (Panthera tigris balica) : Native to Bali, Indonesia, the Bali tiger was declared extinct in the 1940s due to habitat loss and poaching. Javan Tiger (Panthera tigris sondaica) : Once found on the island of Java, Indonesia, this subspecies was last seen in the 1970s. Its extinction