ナショナルジオグラフィックのインスタグラム(natgeo) - 9月8日 07時36分

Photo by @stevewinterphoto A rare image of an Indochinese tiger in the Western Forest Complex, in Thailand near the border with Myanmar. One of the most powerful, mystical beings on our planet is getting ready to scent mark his territory. The tiger is the largest of the big cats—and the most endangered. There are perhaps 4,000 left in the wild across their Asian range, with that number split among the five subspecies. India’s Bengals have the most hope, with about 2,900; meanwhile, just a few hundred Indochinese, Siberian, Sumatran, and Malay tigers remain. The numbers seem to be increasing in some countries, like India and Thailand, where this year in Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng forest sanctuary 79 tigers were captured on camera traps—a number that represents an increase of more than 70% from what was seen 13 years ago. There is hope yet for these beautiful, enigmatic animals. Everywhere they same threats: habitat loss, deforestation, and poaching for a lucrative, growing trade in tiger skins and bones used in “tiger bone wine,” with China as the largest consumer, followed by Vietnam and Laos. This deadly commerce is driven by consumer demand—and masterminded by international cartels. When demand stops, so will the poaching of this beautiful cat! This pandemic has been a harsh reminder that our survival is inextricably linked to the health of the planet. Saving the large landscapes these animals inhabit will protect other animals and conserve forests that sequester carbon, mitigating climate change. So if we can save big cats we can help save ourselves.

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