![]() ![]() Where tiger farms are present they only serve as an obstacle to recovery. ![]() ![]() The tiger range countries where tiger populations are beginning to show signs of recovery have high levels of political commitment, strong laws and enforcement – and no tiger farms. The wild tiger population has declined by over 95 per cent over the past 100 years 2016 has also marked a significant upsurge in tiger poaching and trade where in India more tigers were killed in the first five months of 2016 than in the whole of 2015. In the four tiger farming countries alone there are approximately 7,000-8,000 captive tigers in large tiger farms, zoos and smaller facilities that keep or breed tigers. ![]() Tiger farms have expanded rapidly over the past few decades. Indeed, trade in captive tiger parts and products stimulates demand for tiger products – be it from wild or captive tigers – and undermines enforcement efforts by making it difficult to know whether seized tiger products come from wild or captive tigers. Tiger farming and trade in captive tiger body parts from and through these countries undermines tiger conservation efforts across Asia. There are currently two primary sources for trade in tiger parts and products: wild tigers in 10 range countries that are home to the last remaining wild tigers and captive tigers largely found in four tiger farming countries – China, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. The main market for tiger products are consumers in China and Vietnam, followed by smaller consumer markets in Myanmar and Laos. Tiger bone is also consumed as traditional medicine. These products are consumed largely as exotic luxury products for demonstrating social status, such as tiger skin rugs for luxury home décor or expensive tiger bone wine. These last remaining wild tigers are each threatened by trade for nearly all of their body parts – from skins and bones to teeth and claws – traded by criminals for huge profits. The global wild tiger population is estimated to be fewer than 4,000. Today on International Tiger Day, we the undersigned 45 non-governmental organisations are urging countries with tiger farms to adopt urgent action to end tiger breeding for commercial purposes and phase out tiger farms. “How real is their commitment to save tigers?” “All eyes now are on governments as they prepare for the 17th Conference of the Parties to CITES in Johannesburg at the end of September. It’s the perfect opportunity for China, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam to announce real action to end demand for tiger parts and products. But instead of complying with that decision, the governments of China, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam have allowed tiger farming and trade to spiral out of control. “Acting in unison in 2007, we had a major win for tigers when governments agreed that tiger ‘farming’ should be stopped. Today is International Tiger Day and EIA and 44 other NGOs are raising the alarm of increasing tiger poaching and calling for an end to all tiger farming and tiger trade.ĭebbie Banks, EIA Tiger Campaign Leader, said: “It is fantastic to see organisations from across the world unite in this call to action to end tiger farming. International Tiger Day – Zero Demand for Zero Poaching! If at any time you have questions about this policy, please contact Clemson Alumni Association, 86 or To review the full policy, go to. Thank you in advance for your partnership. Email addresses will not be released, but you may submit a request for an email distribution via this form as well. In order to provide the best possible service to those with legitimate needs for such information, and at the same time maintain the confidentiality of the information entrusted to us by our alumni, donors, and friends we ask that you submit your request for contact information, including mailing lists or demographic information, via this online form. The Clemson Alumni Association seeks to provide assistance for programs, communications, and events, which bring together Clemson alumni, donors, and friends. Much of this information is protected under various state and federal laws and may not be used in violation of those laws or without an individual’s consent. This information exists exclusively to support the work of Clemson University and to assist the University community in transacting business related to Clemson University programs. Cooperative Extension Distinguished Public Service AwardĬlemson University maintains information containing biographical, academic, demographic and gift information on alumni, donors and friends. ![]()
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