Last year was declared the "Year of the Tiger," and though the global population still hovers below 3,500 individuals in the wild—making it one of the most critically endangered animals on the planet—some advances were made to protecting the much-loved species. At the end of the year, 13 nations with natural tiger habitat pledged to work together to double populations by 2022.
(via David DeFranza, Washington, DC )
Tiger, Cubs, and Conservation Oh My! Celebrate Global Tiger Day : TreeHugger
