Wild tiger numbers in India were crashing in the late 1970’s, down from an estimated 40,000 in the 1930’s to fewer than 2,400. In response, WWF launched Operation Tiger, committing $1 million for emergency action.
Preserving India’s wild tigers
Wild tiger numbers in India were crashing in the late 1970’s, down from an estimated 40,000 in the 1930’s to fewer than 2,400. In response, WWF launched Operation Tiger, committing $1 million for emergency action.
