"Backyard" tigers in america are estimated at more than 5,000. This does not include the number of captive tigers in sanctuaries, zoos, and the unreported numbers kept by unlicensed owners. The total number of tigers in the wild is estimated at only 3,200.
"Backyard" tigers and tigers bred by anyone other than an AZA accredited zoo are not part of conservation efforts. In order to stop the overbreeding and owning of tigers in the U.S. we must send a clear message that the goal is to save tigers in the wild, not to create inbred, captive tigers. One way we can do that is to create stricter regulations on tiger ownership and breeding programs. Write to, or e-mail your local representative letting them know how you feel about ownership laws in your state. (Check out the bottom of this blog to find a link to your representative) Or go to http://www.catlaws.com/ to find out about proposed legislation in your state and the country. We can also stop patronizing local cub petting displays and roadside zoos. Finally, spread the word! Tell everyone you know about what you learn from this blog and the video link below. The more information people have, the more likely they are to make the right decision. I encourage you to scroll to the bottom of this blog and check out any of the links you find there for more information on the issues tigers, and other big cats, deal with everyday.
Please watch this video for more information on the "backyard" tigers of America. Thank you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n80OuEA2f3w&feature=context&context=C3231f7bADOEgsToPDskJ4v3Avl5ropMH-E2wkQjdT
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