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July 10, 2017
When I began my visit to Manas National Park — one of India’s most magnificent and potentially important landscapes for tigers — six years ago, it was against a backdrop of violent civil unrest.
One of the world’s greatest treasures — it was declared a World Heritage Site in the ‘80s — Manas was once known for its abundant wildlife, including tigers and rhinos. But throughout the ’90s, it was scarred by tragedy as the Bodo indigenous community launched a separatist movement, leading to nearly two decades of turbulence.
Recently, our Communications staff spoke with Dr. John Goodrich, the Senior Director of Panthera’s Tiger Program and one of the world’s premier experts on tigers, to discuss the biggest threats facing the endangered species today. Read on to find out why it’s in our best interest to protect this majestic wild cat.
No one’s in a better position to understand the plight of wild tigers across the globe. What has caused the horrific decimation of tigers?
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