Saving the Tiger

Saving the Tiger – Jim Corbett
Q1. When was the first time the author saw a tiger? How was the experience?
Ans: The author was nineteen years old when he first saw a tiger in the wild, and it was every bit s
thrilling as he imagined. He visited the Kanha Tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh, seated on a young
tame elephant.
The author visited the Kanha Tiger Reserve, when he saw a tiger for the first time. He was seated on
a tame young elephant which was barely six-feet tall with its teenage trainer who was learning to
track tigers. The young Mahout was trying very hard to make the elephant climb the steep slope
when amidst thick bamboo a flash of orange eyes caught the author’s eyes. His heart stood still for a
moment. He saw a young handsome tiger sitting calmly. When their eyes met, both the author and
the tiger were surprised to see each other.
Q2. According to Dr K Ullas Karanth what was the number of tigers can our Indian forest hold if taken
proper measures?
Ans: According to Ulla Karanth, about 7000 tigers can be kept in our Indian forest provided that
proper measures are taken. It requires the understanding what tigers need to survive, and take steps
to remove the threats they face.
Q3. Why is poaching considered a major threat for tigers?
Ans: Poaching is a major threat for tigers as every part of the tiger be it skin, bones, or body parts,
are in high demand in China and other parts of Southeast Asia, where skin is used for decorative
purposes and the bones and body parts are used as ingredients in traditional medicines.
Q4. Why are the tigers of Indian forest are main targets of poachers?
Ans: Due to high demand for tiger products in international market, tigers are driven to extinction is
most other Asian countries. So the poachers targeted the Indian parks and sanctuaries for poaching
of tigers.
Q5. What are the fa tors that impact tiger population other than poaching?
Ans: The two other factors that affect the population of tiger are its habitat destruction and rampant
poaching of prey animals in that area. For many years most of India was covered in forest which
helped in the birth and growth of tigers. As population increased, the forests were cleared for human
settlement which currently has confined the tigers to only a few islands and national parks. Also, the
local people hunt the prey animals for poaching or meat which affects the food supply of these
carnivorous animals. A variety of methods are used like trapping, guns, poison arrows to kill deer and
other animals illegally which reduces the population of these prey animals which results in the
shortage of food supply in the forest.
Q6. Give an example of how the hunting or poaching of prey animals’ results in the reduction of tiger
population in an area?
Ans: In a forest a tiger can raise four cubs with plenty of prey, but she might not be able to raise one
cub if the prey becomes scarce.
Q7. Do you think that the reduce in population can be checked? How?
Ans: Yes, the reduction of tiger population can be checked. In India some reserves like Kaziranga in
Assam, Corbett in Uttarakhand, Nagarahole in Karnataka has taken protective measures which
resulted in thriving of tiger population.
Q8. How can the poaching of wild animals have been restricted in India?
Ans: The poaching of not only tigers but other animals can be restricted if strong measures are taken
against illegal poaching. It is extremely important to establish a friendly rapport with local people
residing in the area of each state and involve them in conservation activities. These friendly
informers in fringe villages can make the job of catching the poachers much easier.
Q9. How does conversation of tigers help in restoring the natural habitat of a forest?
Ans: tigers are highly adaptable species that thrives in a wide variety of natural habitats and climatic
conditions. The only thing that needs to be done is to ensure that they have a undisturbed habitat
and plenty of prey for their survival. They wonderful effect of Tiger conservation indirectly has
helped in reclaiming the forests and around 300 rivers that originate from the forest are also now
protected in the name of tiger.

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