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NOSTALGIA: A look at Cumbria's love of nature on Global Tiger Day
FOR this Nostalgia edition we wanted to take a look at Global Tiger Day.
An annual celebration to raise awareness for the plight of tigers and the urgent need for tiger conservation.
Tigers are a critically endangered species whose numbers are affected by the illegal wildlife trade, habitat loss and climate change.
Wild tiger populations have declined by around 95% since the beginning of the 20th century. There's now estimated to be around 3,900 wild tigers.
Each tiger has a unique set of stripes – like a fingerprint – and this helps us identify individuals in the wild. Since the beginning of the 20th century, wild tiger populations have declined by around 95%.
Sadly, there are more tigers in captivity in the US than are left in the wild. The tiger is officially classed as endangered by the IUCN.
These photos show how people in Cumbria have shown their love of tigers over the years.
