Despite Project Tiger, conservation remains difficult due to poaching, habitat loss and human–wildlife conflicts. Deforestation and illegal wildlife trade reduce tiger populations, while limited awareness and weak enforcement hinder long-term protection and ecological balance.
Project Tiger was launched in 1973, yet “The Tiger” remains an endangered species in India. Using your understanding of environmental pressures and conservation efforts, explain why tiger conservation continuous to be a challenge.
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Tiger conservation faces persistent challenges despite Project Tiger’s efforts. Rapid deforestation, poaching for illegal trade and shrinking prey base threaten tiger survival. Human encroachment and conflicts further degrade habitats. Although government initiatives and protected reserves exist, inconsistent enforcement, habitat fragmentation and inadequate awareness continue to endanger tigers, making their protection an ongoing struggle.