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Lucky Duck's Bengal Tiger Page
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Bengal Tigers - Status
Bengal Tigers were killed by Indian and British royalties as a part of a sport and their numbers declined at a fast rate. At the beginning of the 20th century there were about 40,000 of Bengal Tigers in the Indian subcontinent and today only about 3,000 of them remain. Three Tiger subspecies have become extinct in the 20th century: the Bali Tiger, the Javan Tiger and the Caspian Tiger. There exist 5 surviving species.
They are endangered because human development approaches their habitat leaving little place left for the tigers. Agricultural expansion, timber cutting, new roads, hydroelectric dams and human settlements push Bengal Tigers into smaller areas. Asia's population grows rapidly and demands more land. Tigers compete with humans for food because local people hunt the same prey as Tigers do. The poaching of these animals is widespread. Also the Bengal Tiger is killed, particularly if it becomes a man-eater or it raids domestic animals.
Also, Chinese folk medicine utilizes many parts of the Tiger's body as cure against different disorders, even though western medical experts claim that there is no curative power in Tiger bones. In some places Tiger parts are a delicacy served at banquets. The use of products derived from Bengal Tigers is considered to be a symbol of wealth.
Bengal Tigers - Links Links
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Snap-Shot Wallpaper ©
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All about Tigers - Much information about living and extinct species of Tigers, their description and status in the wild.
All for Tigers - Learn how many Bengal Tigers are left and how you can help.
Bengal Tigers - Defenders of Wildlife - Survival threats for Bengal Tigers and other Tiger species.
Bengal Tigers Profiles - Problems associated with Bengal Tigers and their solutions.
Big Cats Conservation - Problems of reproduction and keeping these animals in captivity and organizing sanctuaries for them in their habitats.
Big Cats Rescue - Learn how you can help save Bengal Tigers and other endangered big cats.
Biodiversity of India - What is the White Bengal Tiger future and what measures are taken to protect this species.
Can We Save the Bengal Tiger? - A survey on problems connected with saving and raising Bengal Tigers in captivity.
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WildLife on Easy Street © 1992-2003
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Cat Tales - Organization formed because of the serious danger of extinction many of the wild cats of the world face.
Cats Profiles - Information on big cats kept in zoos and their status in the wild.
Endangered Species. Tiger - Basic information on various Tigers, their status and protective measures that are taken.
Indian Holiday. Wildlife - Information on two-dozen Tiger Reserves where everybody can see these animals.
National Geographic - Wild Tiger Populations Stabilizing Group. Learn about the habitats and hunting patterns of this wild cat and the program on saving Bengal Tigers.
National Museum of Natural History - The article informs about the Bengal Tiger's status in the wild and the population of these animals.
Nepal Animals - Information on exotic animals found in Nepal and their status.
Royal Tiger Preservation - Basic facts on the status of Tiger species and their photos.
Tiger World - A Canadian conservation organization exclusively dedicated to the preservation of wild Tigers.
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WildLife on Easy Street © 1992-2003
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Tigers and Habitat Loss - A Project "Tiger" aimed at protecting these animals in India.
Tigers at Ranthambhore - Learn about the endangered birds and mammals of India and see many photos.
Tigers in Crisis - A very informative site, containing many articles about various species of Tigers, their status in the wild and problems connected with their protection.
Vanishing Species - Wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and socialization describes this mammal's physical traits and includes 101 pictures.
Wild Things Project - Links to sites describing status and protection measures for a large number of endangered species of mammals.
