Tag: Project Tiger

In this BBC Earth special, Sir David Attenborough explains the history of Project Tiger and discusses why the conservation effort succeeded. The program was launched on April 1, 1973 by Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Conservationist Valmik Thapar discusses the threat that India’s tigers are facing as of 2009 and discusses what can be done to stop the big cats from going extinct. Thapar’s conservation efforts stem from the 1973 Project Tiger mission that began on April 1st and continues to ensure a viable population … Continue reading