So, this series will be about tiger conservation efforts all over the world. And for our first section, we'll talk about the tiger's new home.
The Tiger's New Home
In the previous articles on the tiger species, we spoke of how these creatures have been driven out of their natural habitats. And so this has led to them acquiring new homes in zoos, reserves, sanctuaries and national parks spread all over the world. Let's define these places, shall we.
Zoo
A zoo according to the Oxford dictionary is defined as an establishment which maintains a collection of wild animals, typically in a park or gardens, for study, conservation or display to the public.
Reserve
A reserve is defined as a protected area of importance for wildlife, flora, fauna or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and to provide special opportunities fr study or research.
Sanctuary
A sanctuary is a naturally-occurring refuge, protected area or geographic territory such as an island, that provides protection for species from hunting, predation or competition.
National Park
A national park is usually defined as a tract of land declared public property by a national government with a view to its preservation for purposes of recreation and culture due to its notable scenic, environmental or historical importance.
So all these places seem to have one thing in common. Their goal is to conserve and protect species that could be otherwise endangered for purposes of preservation.
Now that we know what these places are, in the next chapter of this series, we'll find out where they are around the world. Of course we cannot possibly look at each and every one of these new homes but maybe the ones that have had the greatest impact on tiger conservation.
Zoo
A zoo according to the Oxford dictionary is defined as an establishment which maintains a collection of wild animals, typically in a park or gardens, for study, conservation or display to the public.
Reserve
A reserve is defined as a protected area of importance for wildlife, flora, fauna or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and to provide special opportunities fr study or research.
Sanctuary
A sanctuary is a naturally-occurring refuge, protected area or geographic territory such as an island, that provides protection for species from hunting, predation or competition.
National Park
A national park is usually defined as a tract of land declared public property by a national government with a view to its preservation for purposes of recreation and culture due to its notable scenic, environmental or historical importance.
So all these places seem to have one thing in common. Their goal is to conserve and protect species that could be otherwise endangered for purposes of preservation.
Now that we know what these places are, in the next chapter of this series, we'll find out where they are around the world. Of course we cannot possibly look at each and every one of these new homes but maybe the ones that have had the greatest impact on tiger conservation.
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