Journalism of Courage
International Tiger Day is marked annually on July 29 with an aim to promote a global system for protecting the natural habitats of tigers, and to raise public awareness and support for conservation of the big cat. (Express photo by Gurmeet Singh)
India is home to 51 tiger reserves spread across 18 states. (Express photo by Gurmeet Singh)
Last year, PM Narendra Modi said India had achieved the target of doubling its tiger population four years ahead of schedule of the St Petersburg Declaration on tiger conservation. (Express photo by Gurmeet Singh)
Here's Navoo, brought in the open for visitors at Ludhiana's Tiger Safari, the only one of its kind in Punjab. (Express photo by Gurmeet Singh)
At one time, the safari had 10 tigers, but now only two are left. They are brought out into the open on alternative days so visitors get to see only one tiger at a time. (Express photo by Gurmeet Singh)
India is home to over 70 per cent of the world's tiger population. (Express photo by Gurmeet Singh)
On Thursday, ahead of International Tiger Day, members of the Indian Kite Team in Punjab flew a 27-feet 'Tiger Kite' at Sector 53, Chandigarh. (Express photo by Jaipal Singh)
Varun Chadha, president of the club, said, "We should act like tigers to fight against the epidemic in these difficult times, and do something for ourselves, our society and our country so that we can progress faster in the world." (Express photo by Jaipal Singh)
