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Tiger-Themed Taxis Promote Conservation on International Tiger Day
Two yellow-and-black taxis in Kolkata got a special tiger makeover to help save real tigers.
These 'tiger taxis' will drive around the city for three months to spread the message about protecting tigers.
The idea is to remind people that tigers are important and need our help.
The taxis were launched at the Indian Museum, and many important people were there, including a forest minister and a wildlife photographer.
The plan is to bring tigers back to a place called Buxa Tiger Reserve, and people who live nearby will help take care of them.
A book about a famous tigress was also shown at the event.
Two taxis received a tiger-inspired makeover to promote wildlife conservation.
The taxis will ply on city roads for three months to spread the conservation message.
The launch was part of a program at the Indian Museum, organized in collaboration with Environ.
Bengal forest minister announced plans to bring back Bengal tigers to Buxa Tiger Reserve.
The success of the tiger reintroduction program at Sariska Tiger Reserve is being studied for Buxa.
- Who
- Indian Museum, Environ, wildlife conservationists, foresters, and local communities
- What
- Launch of tiger-themed taxis to promote wildlife conservation
- Where
- Chowringhee, Kolkata
- When
- Tuesday, on the eve of International Tiger Day
- Why
- To promote wildlife conservation and encourage public participation in protecting India’s apex predator
Conservation Efforts
Local Community Involvement
Importance of Conservation
Conservation Efforts
Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting India's national animal and preserving ecological balance.
Local Community Involvement
Involving local communities is essential for the success of conservation projects.
Key facts
- Event
- Launch of tiger-themed taxis
- Date
- Tuesday, on the eve of International Tiger Day
- Location
- Chowringhee, Kolkata
- Organizers
- Indian Museum and Environ
- Duration
- Three months
- Tiger Reintroduction Plan
- Buxa Tiger Reserve, October 2
- Book Unveiled
- Maya, about the legendary tigress of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
Quotes
Sayan Bhattacharya
Director of the Indian Museum
“"In Sariska, the tiger population got wiped out because local people were not with the forest department. When the reintroduction project took off, the department did not repeat the mistake. The locals were taken into confidence and made stakeholders in the project. The same thing needs to be done at Buxa."”
telegraphindia.com
“"Our commitment extends beyond preserving priceless artefacts to fostering awareness about India’s extraordinary natural legacy. The tiger, our national animal, is as much a part of India’s heritage as the treasures housed within our galleries."”
telegraphindia.com
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