International Tiger Day

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World Tiger day is celebrated globally on 29 July. It is a day to celebrate annually to protect the tigers worldwide. 13 tiger-ranged countries doing their best to conserve the tiger species. Every year on 29th July, these countries organize various events and activities to celebrate the day.

A tiger's roar can be heard as far as 1.8 miles (3 km) away.
The tiger's stripes are not only found on their fur, but also on their skin.
The stripes on each tiger are unique, like human fingerprints.
Contrary to popular belief, there are no wild tigers in Africa. Only in Asia.
White tigers are prone to having crossed eyes
Tigers wait until dark to hunt. Their night vision is six times better than that of humans.
Tigers can eat up to 60 pounds (27 kilograms) of meat in one night.
White tigers carry a gene that is only present in around 1 in every 10,000 tigers.
Unlike lions, tigers live solitary lives and mark their territories to keep others away.
The tiger is the largest wild cat in the world, weighting up to 720 pounds (363 kg), and stretching 6 feet (2 meters) long.
Tigers can, and will, take revenge on those who have wronged them.

Tigers are on the brink of extinction and International World Tiger Day aims to bring attention to this fact and try to halt their decline. Many factors have caused their numbers to fall, including habitat loss, climate change, hunting and poaching. Tiger Day aims to protect and expand their habitats and raise awareness of the need for conservation.

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