The Tiger Trade
Many people see the tiger as a beautiful animal which must be saved from extinction. Other people, however, would prefer a dead tiger to a live tiger. There are many reasons why people kill tigers, but once dead, a tiger is worth a lot of money.
The trade in tiger parts almost died out in the 1970s and early 1980s, but it has been revived in the past decade. Although tigers are protected by law in most countries, tiger poaching (illegal killing of tigers) continues. It may be the most serious threat to the survival of wild tiger populations.
- What do you think are the most common reasons for poaching tigers?
- What is the most common destination for poached tigers?
- Which
tiger parts do you think sell for the most money?
1. What do you think are the most common reasons for poaching tigers?
2. What is the most common destination for poached tigers?
North
America | Latin America | Europe
Africa | West Asia | East Asia
3. Which tiger parts do you think sell for the most money?
Skin | Eyeballs | Bones | Whiskers | Stomach | Brain
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