Threats to and Conservation Efforts for the Bengal Tiger

The video discusses the habitat and adaptability of tigers, highlighting their range across Asia and their ability to thrive in diverse environments. It addresses the threats faced by tigers, including habitat fragmentation and poaching, which have led to a decline in their population. The Sunderbarnes mangrove forest, a critical habitat for Bengal tigers, is explored, along with the human-tiger conflicts arising there. Despite conservation efforts in India, poaching remains a significant threat, driven by the black market for tiger parts.

Which of the following big cats is known for its swimming ability alongside the tiger?

• Lion

• Leopard

• Cheetah

• Jaguar

What is a significant reason for the fragmented habitat of tigers in Asia?

• Natural disasters

• Human encroachment

• Predation by other animals

• Climate change

What is the primary reason people venture into the Sunderbarnes forest?

• To build settlements

• To conduct scientific research

• To collect honey and firewood

• To hunt tigers

What has been a major factor in the decline of tiger populations in the last decade?

• Increased poaching

• Climate change

• Habitat expansion

• Natural predators

What was a significant outcome of the conservation efforts started in India in the 1970s?

• Complete eradication of poaching

• Increase in tiger numbers

• Introduction of new tiger subspecies

• Expansion of tiger habitats