Tiger Conservation in India

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What is a significant cultural factor contributing to poaching in India?

Endangered status of tigers prohibits their use in medicine
Cultural beliefs that tiger products are beneficial in treating illnesses (correct)
There is a surplus of tigers available in the wild
The high effectiveness of traditional medicine using tiger products

How has human population growth impacted tiger habitats in India?

Facilitated the creation of more national parks
Increased tiger populations by providing more prey
Attracted more natural predators to the forests
Led to the destruction of forests, confining tigers to smaller areas (correct)

What illegal practice threatens both tigers and their prey in India?

Poaching of deer and other relevant animals (correct)
Culling of excess wildlife due to overpopulation
Legal hunting under government permits
Preserving wildlife in nature reserves

What is a primary reason why poaching affects tiger populations in India?

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What does the term 'rampant' refer to in the context of poaching?

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Poaching

Illegal hunting or killing of animals.

Habitat destruction

Loss of natural living areas for animals, often due to human development.

Poaching of prey

Illegal hunting of animals that tigers eat.

National parks/sanctuaries

Protected areas for wildlife, often the last remaining habitat for tigers

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Tiger Conservation

Protecting tigers and their environment.

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Study Notes

Tiger Conservation in India

India's forests support 7,000 more tigers if threats are addressed
Tiger poaching is a major threat
- Every part of the tiger (skin, bones, body parts) is in high demand
- Used in traditional Chinese medicine
- Cultural beliefs fuel the demand
- National parks and sanctuaries are main targets
Two factors impacting tiger populations
- Habitat destruction: Forests are being cut for agriculture; tigers are confined to national parks and sanctuaries
- Poaching of prey animals:
  - People hunt deer and other animals for meat
  - Use of traps, guns, arrows and poison
  - Scarcity of prey impacts tigers
National parks and sanctuaries:
- Protected areas with important plants/animals
- Protected by government; illegal to harm or destroy
Rampant poaching:
- Uncontrolled poaching of prey
Nature reserves:
- Managed areas to protect animals

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This quiz explores the critical issues surrounding tiger conservation in India, including poaching and habitat destruction. Learn about the impacts of these threats and the importance of national parks and sanctuaries in preserving tiger populations. Test your knowledge on the measures needed to protect these magnificent animals.