International Tiger Day

Established in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia, World Tiger Day was born from a pressing need to address the rapid decline in tiger populations across Asia.

Global Tiger Day 2025: Date, theme, history and significance

Global Tiger Day, also known as International Tiger Day, began in 2010. It was created during the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia.

International Tiger Day 2024: date, history, significance and global efforts

Observed on July 29, International Tiger Day is a global initiative to draw attention to the critical threats faced by tigers worldwide.

India's big cat count surpasses 3,600; 75% of the world's wild tigers now in country

According to latest government data, tiger count in India has risen from 2,967 in 2018 to 3,682 in 2022 – marking an annual rise of roughly 6%

International Tiger Day 2023: 'Several tiger reserves are nearing carrying capacity'

Dr Rajesh Gopal, secretary general of the Global Tiger Forum, on how India increased its tiger population, why there's never a zero-stress moment in wildlife conservation, and what India needs to do to secure the future of wild tigers.

International Tiger Day 2023: 10 places to spot the tiger in its natural habitat

July 29 is International Tiger Day. 10 must-see tiger reserves, from Corbett in the north to Nagarhole in the south, and from Tadoba-Andhari in the West to Kaziranga in the east.

In pics | International Tiger Day, a desperate call to save the majestic beast

Every year the day is celebrated under different themes. This year the theme for Global Tiger Day is “India launches Project Tiger to revive the tiger population”