Words by Abi Scaife
Wild tiger numbers have increased in India and Bhutan.
Great! Tell me more.
It’s no secret that tigers have been endangered for a while - but some incredible people and charities are putting in a huge amount of effort to help conservation efforts.
Their hard work is clearly paying off, as this year (2023) India counted an average total of 3,682 tigers - making it home to 75% of wild tigers. Plus, in Bhutan, they counted 131 tigers.
That may not seem like a huge number initially - but it means that the number of tigers in Bhutan has risen 27% since 2015!
That’s amazing!
It really is! Though the numbers still seem small, and there’s a long way for us to go, it shows that we’re on the right track in helping to protect and restore these amazing creatures.
Charity check-in
At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article.
Four Paws UK. This charity is an animal welfare organisation, working globally to help animals in need. Learn more here.
Born Free. This is a wildlife conservation charity that’s passionate about wild animal welfare and Compassionate Conservation. Find out more here.
The Orangutan Project. This is a project run by two non-profits with one mission: to ensure the
survival of all orangutan species in their natural habitat and promote the welfare of all orangutans. Support them here.
