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"Actually, recent studies show the Siberian tiger wild population to be growing. This is great news! An increase of 12 per cent up to 600+ animals now exist in the wild!"
This is not true. The latest reports, from a variety of sources including BBC news on Wednesday, 25 November 2009 and the wildlife conservation society, state that the tigers are in severre decline. Although it is recognised that deep snow may have caused the tigers to travel less that usual, a comprehensive survay of 15-18% of the tigers habitat, found signs of only 56 tigers. This gives an upper estimate only 340. This is down from an estimate of 500 in 2005. Some estimates put the decline at 40% in 4 years.
The authors of the report say the decline is due primarily to increased poaching of both tigers and their prey species in the region, coupled with a series of reforms in Russia, which reduced the number of enforcement personnel in key tiger areas.
Russian scientists and non-government organizations are recommending changes in law enforcement regulations, improvements in habitat protection, and a strengthening of the protected areas network to reverse the downward trend.
"While the results are indeed bad news in the short term, we believe the overall picture for Siberian tigers remains positive," said Colin Poole, director of Asia Programs for the Wildlife Conservation Society. "There is an enormous amount of good will for saving Siberian tigers. We just need to translate this into action."
What else can I help you with?
Where can one find Siberian tigers?
Siberian Tigers are not found in the rainforest as some people think. They can be found in mountainous ranges and are on the decline, however there are breeding plans in place to try to conserve them.
Who are the white tigers mutual with?
Siberian tigers Siberian tigers
What animals do Siberian tigers get along with?
siberian tigers
Are Siberian tigers herbivores or carnivores?
Siberian tigers are carnivores.
Are Amur tigers the same as Siberian tigers?
Amur Tigers and Siberian Tigers are the the same species of tiger. Amur is just another name for Siberian.
What is the Siberian tigers habitat?
The Siberian Tigers habitat is the Tundra.
Do Siberian tigers live in grasslands?
Yes Siberian Tigers do live in grassland
Do Siberian tigers have adaptations?
yes they do type in to wikianswers adaptations of siberian tigers
Where do Siberian tigers get their name?
They are called Siberian Tigers because they live in Siberia.
What made Siberian tigers endangered?
The siberian tigers are endangered because they are hunted.
What is stronger a Siberian tiger or a Sumatran tiger?
Siberian tigers are stronger then sumatran tigers because Siberian tigers are the most wildest tiger in the world.
What can you do to stop the decline in the population of Siberian tigers?
Support agancies that protect the tiger, such as World Wildlife Fund. The current trend however, is the Siberian subspecies has actually increased to over 500 animals happily.
