Tigers in Asia

Tigers in Asia have been on the endangered species list for years now and there are also many other endangered animals in Asia that could benefit from preservation efforts. In reference to the tiger this is one of the animals in Asia that have been endangered by hunting and also because of the loss of their habitats due to human industry expansion. The tiger is the most powerful of the big cat species in the world with traits that vary according to what subspecies a particular tiger is a part of. The tigers in Asia have approximately 9 sub species including the Malaysian tiger and the Bengal tiger found in India. Tigers are often the target of poachers because of their beautiful coats which can be sold for a heavy profit worldwide. The bones of the tiger are also often used in various medications of China. This makes protecting the tiger a difficult task as many preservation sites for tigers are often visited by these poachers regardless of the consequences of being caught. Tigers are most often distinguished by their coats that are mainly orange with brown or black stripes except in the case of the white Bengal tiger which has low enough skin pigmentation that its fur appears to be white all over its body.

Tiger habitats have been devastated by human expansion that scares away the prey of the tiger and interferes with the tigers hunting grounds. The tiger is one of the endangered animals of the world that is on the brink of extinction in many areas of Asia. Without the proper enforcement of laws that protect the tigers in Asia within a few short decades the tiger will cease to exist. If you want to take part in the efforts to save the tiger joining a local wildlife association and helping in the movement is a great start to doing this.