International Tiger Day: India, home to 70% of global tigers
India has reached a significant conservation milestone, now housing approximately 75% of the world's wild tiger population. This success is attributed to the long-standing Project Tiger initiative launched in 1973.
Why it matters
It highlights the effectiveness of sustained government-led environmental conservation policies in reversing species extinction trends.
International Tiger Day, India celebrates a major conservation milestone. With more than 3,600 wild tigers, the country is home to nearly 75% of the world’s wild tiger population, reflecting decades of conservation efforts since the launch of Project Tiger in 1973.
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