
IUCN 濒危物种红色名录
《IUCN 濒危物种红色名录》被普遍认为是全球最全面客观评估动植物种群保育级别的标准性文件。
Data Deficient
Unknown risk of extinction
无危
灭绝风险相对较低
近危
在不久的将来可能成为易危物种
易危
在野外面临高灭绝风险
濒危
在野外面临很高的灭绝风险
极危
在野外面临极高的灭绝风险
野外灭绝
仅存活于人工养殖环境
灭绝
野外与人工养殖环境均无存活个体
Once found throughout the forests of Peninsula Malaysia and Singapore, the Malayan tiger has fallen victim to the illegal wildlife trade and shrinking habitats due to agricultural expansion, leading to its dwindling population.
Today, there are less than 300 wild tigers left, a far cry from the 3,000 that were around in the 1950s.
Losing the tiger – an apex predator and keystone species - will not only mean the disappearance of this charismatic creature, but it will also disrupt the delicate balance of the Malayan forest ecosystem. The ripples of this domino effect will be felt by all.
These camera traps were set up in 2012 and have provided valuable data and information not just on tiger activity, but also on overall wildlife and human activity in the surveyed areas.
Evidence of poachers was also present – a shotgun cartridge, an abandoned makeshift campsite, animal traps and snares as well as tree markings made by humans were found. It was sobering to see this first-hand, which has strengthened their resolve to protect the tiger.
The Realm of the Tiger adventure was filled with memorable experiences – bonds were strengthened, knowledge was shared, and sweat and blood were shed. Although Kumar, Mohan and Kughan did not encounter any tigers, they felt the force of the forest, and went home armed with a greater respect for the tiger.
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