Tiger Facts
Population
Around 5,000 tigers exist in the wild, worldwide (roughly 95% less than an estimated 100,000 in the early 1900s). Tigers are classified as Endangered (EN) by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Four of nine tiger sub-species have been lost to extinction, forever.
Threats
The $20 billion poaching industry, a 93% decrease in range territory and various human-tiger conflicts contribute to the plight of wild tigers, among other threats.
Partnerships
Tigers United partners with the Global Tiger Forum (GTF), an inter-governmental, international body working exclusively for the conservation of tigers in the wild. Clemson has also partnered with faculty at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), scientists at RESOLVE NGO, WWF-India and others. We are grateful for the support of our community.
“Tragically, our mascot is in danger. It is through your support that Clemson will continue to lend its expertise toward the preservation of this magnificent species.”
-Brett Wright, Ph.D., Tigers United director
By giving to Tigers United at Clemson University, you will be directly supporting the field work of various student-faculty teams committed to saving wild tigers in India and around the world. Any amount helps.
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Visit TigersUnited.org to learn more about the four universities of the Tigers United University Consortium - Clemson, Auburn, LSU, Missouri. Email tigersunited@clemson.edu with questions or for more information.
Brett Wright, Ph.D.
Emeritus Director, Tigers United
Dean Emeritus, Clemson CBSHS
