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What contributes to the danger of tigers in the wild?
What contributes to the danger of tigers in the wild?
- They are too powerful for their environment.
- They have no natural predators.
- They face threats from poaching and habitat loss. (correct)
- The weather conditions are always against them.
Why do poachers hunt tigers?
Why do poachers hunt tigers?
- To preserve their habitats from destruction.
- To collect parts that are believed to confer power. (correct)
- To study their behavior in the wild.
- To protect tigers from competition.
What is a primary reason for habitat loss affecting tigers?
What is a primary reason for habitat loss affecting tigers?
- An increase in the human population and urban development. (correct)
- The hunting of tigers by large mammals.
- Natural disasters that destroy forests.
- The spread of disease among tiger populations.
How do tigers usually behave in their habitat?
How do tigers usually behave in their habitat?
What can happen to tiger cubs when their mother is killed by poachers?
What can happen to tiger cubs when their mother is killed by poachers?
Which of the following is NOT a reason that tigers might hunt livestock?
Which of the following is NOT a reason that tigers might hunt livestock?
In what type of environment do tigers thrive?
In what type of environment do tigers thrive?
What misconception do some people have about owning tiger parts?
What misconception do some people have about owning tiger parts?
Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between tigers and humans?
Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between tigers and humans?
What role do zoologists play in the conservation of tigers?
What role do zoologists play in the conservation of tigers?
Flashcards
Poaching
Poaching
The illegal hunting of animals, often for profit, like selling their body parts.
Habitat
Habitat
The environment where an animal normally lives, including its food and shelter.
Endangered
Endangered
Tigers are facing a serious risk of disappearing from the wild.
Habitat Loss
Habitat Loss
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Top Predator
Top Predator
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Tiger Parts Believers
Tiger Parts Believers
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Solitary Animal
Solitary Animal
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Wild Prey
Wild Prey
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Hunting Livestock
Hunting Livestock
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Hunting People
Hunting People
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Study Notes
Tiger Conservation
- Tigers are the largest cats globally, but face endangerment in all regions.
- Poaching for their body parts is a major threat; poachers profit from killing tigers, and a trapped mother tiger often results in the death of her cubs.
- Habitat loss is another severe threat. Tigers require significant forest and grassland habitat, far apart from each other, a necessity for successful hunting and breeding.
- Human encroachment on tiger habitats (i.e., logging, agriculture, urbanization) reduces available space for tigers, making it difficult for them to find adequate food and raise their young.
- Tigers sometimes prey on livestock, angering farmers; in turn, farmers may try to kill tigers.
- Starving tigers sometimes attack humans.
- Conservation efforts include establishing protected parks, apprehending poachers, and finding sustainable ways to use land without destroying tiger habitats.
- Zoos also play a role by educating people about tiger care and needs.
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