It is difficult to get complete and accurate numbers, due to many factors. The tiger's scattered ranges, and the nature of the tiger itself, are just a few. It is estimated, currently the total is between 3000 and 4000, tigers living in the WILD (this estimation does not include tigers in captivity). The subspecies totals are:
- Bengal Tiger: Less than 1500
- Indochinese Tiger: 600 - 800 or less
- South Chinese Tiger: Less than 15
- Siberian Tiger: Around 400
- Sumatran Tiger: 300 - 350
- Malayan Tiger: Less than 400
There are some tiger species that have died out completely due to us humans. Don't let this happen to the rest. A hundred or so years ago there were well over 10,000 tigers. Now, in October 2009, we'd be lucky if there were 4000 in the wild.Read more
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