The Bengal tiger and Siberian tiger are both classified as endangered, due to habitat loss, poaching and shrinking prey populations. The threats facing other tigers and tiger subspecies are similar, but the severity varies by region.
In India and Bangladesh, conservation efforts have made strides in stabilizing Bengal populations. Meanwhile, Siberian conservation initiatives in Russia and China focus on anti-poaching patrols and habitat corridors.
Both types of tigers are symbols of ecological health. Saving them means preserving the forests and ecosystems they rule.
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