Roar for the Wild: International Tiger Day 2025Roar for the Wild: International Tiger Day 2025Observed every year on 29 July, International Tiger Day raises awareness about tiger conservation and the need to protect their natural habitatsTigers play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance by controlling prey populations and keeping ecosystems healthyThe 2025 theme is: “Coexisting with Tigers: Protecting Habitats, Saving Lives.” It emphasizes sustainable human-wildlife interactionFrom 100,000 in the 1900s, tiger populations dropped to 3,200 by 2010. Thanks to conservation efforts, numbers have slightly increased sinceIndia is home to over 70% of the world's tigers. Project Tiger and strict laws have helped improve tiger numbers significantlyTigers face threats like poaching, habitat destruction, and human conflict. Illegal wildlife trade remains a serious concernReserves like Ranthambore, Sundarbans, and Bandhavgarh show how dedicated conservation can bring back tiger populationsSupport eco-tourism, spread awareness, avoid products from endangered species, and donate to wildlife NGOsInternational collaboration through WWF, Global Tiger Forum, and UNEP is key to saving tigers globally