This Global Tiger Day, visit tiger.day to help protect these big cats

July 29 is Global Tiger Day, a celebration of the majestic big cats that serve as cultural and spiritual icons for millions of people. Maintaining a healthy environment with fresh water, food and health is dependent upon tigers.

The goal of doubling the number of wild tigers in the world is the most ambitious recovery effort for a single species. The.day domain tiger.day is being launched by the World Wildlife Fund in order to drive attention to the issue.

A world where tigers are thriving is imagined by the WWF. How do we reach there?

• Support the Big Cat Public Safety Act. In the U.S., WWF is calling upon Congress to pass the Big Cat Public Safety Act, legislation that would help monitor and regulate the thousands of captive tigers across the U.S. and help prevent them from ending up in the illegal trade in tiger parts and products. Anyone in the U.S. can show their support by contacting their representatives here.
• Report any suspected illegal wildlife products to the Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online. Tiger poaching and the illegal trade of live tigers remains a constant threat to the tiger population. WWF is focusing on efforts that reduce demand for tiger products.
• Become a tiger advocate. Sharing the importance of protecting tigers and their habitats with your community is an easy thing that anyone do. Consider becoming a Panda Ambassador to engage with others who are also committed to saving wildlife and the environment while supporting WWF.

Thanks to the passionate work of many advocates, the wild tiger numbers in Asia are starting to trend upward after a century of decline. There is a lot of work to be done.

Tiger recovery is possible when people work together. You can learn how you can help the tigers. Wild tigers are protected more than just this species.