This is great news for the tiger population!
Officials of the 13 countries where tigers live have signed a declaration to help save the tigers from extinction.
This declaration states that nations will strive to double the tiger population by 2022, crack down on poaching and illicit trade in tiger pelts and body parts.
Many of the countries where tigers still roam in the wild are impoverished and will need help from the west. This declaration says that these countries will accept donations for tiger conservation.
About 100 tigers are killed annually due to the desire for their pelts, bones and meat in traditional Chinese medicines. Starting now, this declaration will attempt to stop this killing of the tigers.
We are so glad that this declaration was signed! We have to keep the tigers safe!
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