Tiger numbers are encouraging but confusing
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Chris Slappendel, the founder of the Tiger Trail Foundation, announced today, 25 November, that the number of tigers is on the rise again. Following an evaluation in all tiger range countries, Slappendel concluded that the number of tigers living in the wild has exceeded the 4,000 mark, after hitting rock bottom in 2010 with 3,200 tigers. While this 25 percent rise in tiger numbers makes the situation seem like it’s improving, there is still no reason for optimism. According to the latest count numbers in the tiger range countries, plus the corresponding scientific calculations based on those figures, we are in a position to announce that the number of tigers living in the wild has increased and surpassed the 4,000 mark”, Slappendel said. Please follow the link below to read the story in Mizzima News