Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Conservation victory



The World Wildlife Federation and the Russian government report that the number of Siberian tigers living in the wild has increased to 600, the highest number in a hundred years. By the 1940's, unlimited hunting for tiger pelts had reduced the number to less than 50. SEE STORY

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

KITTIES!!!!!!

-Marty

Anonymous said...

That is welcome news. But given their beauty and high profile, if this tiger can't be saved, what hope is there for any other endangered species?

Anonymous said...

Tx for giving good news for a change.