JULY 29

 International Tiger Day

     International Tiger Day also known as Global Tiger Day, is celebrated annually on July 29. This day raises awareness about tiger conservation. Tigers play a vital role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystems. As top predators, they help control the populations of other animals, ensuring the health and diversity of their habitats. However, tigers are an endangered species, which means they are at risk of becoming extinct.

     There are six subspecies of tigers --- Bengal, Siberian, Sumatran, Malayan, Indochinese and South China. There are currently fewer than 4,000 tigers left in the wild due to habitat loss, poaching and illegal wildlife trade. International Tiger Day draws attention to tiger's plight.

Wild Cat Facts:

* Tigers are the largest cats in the world, with 

   some males weighing over 270 kg.

* A tiger's roar can be heard from up to 3 km  

  away.

* Tigers have stripes on their fur that act as 

   camouflage in the wild. Each tiger has a unique 

   stripe pattern on its fur and no two tigers have 

   the same pattern.

* Tigers have a powerful body and can swim long 

   distances. They are excellent swimmers and 

   enjoy bathing in water to cool down.

* Tigers are excellent hunters. They are incredibly 

   fast and can run at speeds of 64 km per hour. 

   They can also leap up to 10 m in one jump!

* Tigers are solitary animals and prefer to live and 

   hunt alone.

* Tigers have retractable claws that they use for 

   climbing trees and catching prey.

* Tigers are carnivores, meaning they eat meat, 

  and their diet consists primarily of large 

  ungulates such as deer and boars.