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Tiger Trafficking Surges Globally
25 Nov
Summary
- An average of nine tigers seized monthly signals a worsening trafficking crisis.
- Illegal trade is accelerating, increasingly targeting whole tigers, live or dead.
- Captive breeding facilities are fueling the escalating illegal tiger trade.
A new report reveals that global tiger trafficking is accelerating, with authorities seizing an average of nine tigers per month over the past five years. This escalating crisis poses a severe threat to the survival of one of the planet's most iconic species, as criminal networks outpace conservation efforts.
The illegal trade is increasingly targeting whole tigers, whether live or deceased. Experts suggest this trend may be linked to the rise of captive-breeding operations and a growing demand for exotic pets or taxidermy, alongside the traditional market for tiger parts.
Conservationists warn that without urgent investment to combat this trade, the world could face a future without wild tigers. Efforts to disrupt organized crime networks along the illegal trade chain through intelligence-led, multi-agency enforcement are deemed essential for combating this persistent threat.
