International Tiger Day 2024 will be marked on July 29. This annual commemoration is focused on raising awareness about tiger conservation, initiating conversations on the need for conservation and what people can do to help protect the species. Every year, International Tiger Day is filled with various government initiatives and activations worldwide to support the cause. As we prepare to celebrate International Tiger Day 2024, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate and why it is important.

International Tiger Day 2024 Date

International Tiger Day 2024 will be marked on July 29. This annual commemoration was first created in 2010, at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia. Over the last 14 years, International Tiger Day has played a considerable role in increasing online awareness about the need to conserve them and encourage more people to support this cause.

International Tiger Day Significance

Tigers are some of the most magnificent and recognisable animals in the world. However, in the last few decades, they were on the brink of extinction. In 2006, India had a tiger population of a mere 1411. The celebration of International Tiger Day has been focused on raising more awareness of this and educating people on the need to help conserve the population and focus on increasing it.

Over the last few years, the tiger population in India has increased considerably. This can be attributed to both the celebration of International Tiger Day and India's unique 1973 initiative that was focused on protecting the endangered species in the country. According to a government report, India reportedly had 3167 tigers in 2023 and showed a rise of 24% in the past four years. We hope that the celebration of International Tiger Day helps you to support the cause and do your bit to help tiger conservation worldwide. Happy International Tiger Day 2024!

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