Bengal white tigers, a rare and majestic species, have debuted at Sai Gon Park, Vietnam, marking a significant milestone in conservation efforts. The birth of these white Bengal tigers highlights the importance of safeguarding endangered species in the country.
According to Deputy Director Nguyen Phuong Dung of the Nature Education Centre, the population of wild tigers in Vietnam has dramatically declined to less than 5, down from 30 in 2010.
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However, there has been a surge in captive tigers, with 179 residing in 14 private farms nationwide, doubling from 81 in 2010.
Dung emphasized the need for enhanced monitoring and management of private tiger breeding facilities across the country to address this concerning trend.
On a global scale, there is a glimmer of hope as the wild tiger population has increased for the first time in the past decade.
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) reports a rise in tiger numbers to 3,890, up from 3,200 in 2010, primarily in countries such as India, Russia, Nepal, and Bhutan, thanks to concerted conservation efforts.
International non-governmental organizations urged participants to commit to Zero Demand for tiger parts and products at the recent third Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation in New Delhi.
Michael Baltzer from WWF emphasized the importance of developing a six-year plan to ensure a safe habitat for tigers in Southeast Asia and called for intensified efforts to combat the illegal trade of tiger parts.
In line with conservation commitments, WWF pledged 50 million USD for tiger conservation over the next five years, with plans to increase this amount to 85 million USD.
The Global Tiger Initiative, initiated by the World Bank President in 2008, aims to double the wild tiger population by 2022 in countries where tigers inhabit.
Vietnam, aligning with the Global Tiger Initiative, approved a national tiger conservation program for 2014-2022, underscoring its commitment to safeguarding these magnificent creatures.
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