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29 Jul, 10 tweets, 4 min read
Happy #InternationalTigerDay! The tiger might be the largest of the wild cats, but their populations still need protection on.natgeo.com/3l4MbS9
Photographer and big cat advocate Steve Winter hopes to inspire conservation efforts through his photographs of tigers—to preserve them in the wild for generations to come on.natgeo.com/377lhAR
A female tiger dubbed "Sita" in tall grass at Bandhavgarh National Park, India. Shown in this archival image with one of three cubs Image
In some places in the U.S., it’s easier to buy a tiger than to adopt a kitten from a local animal shelter.

A lack of regulation on big cats is putting animals and humans at risk #InternationalTigerDay on.natgeo.com/37mPWKN
A recent U.S.-funded draft manual for inspecting captive tiger facilities has sparked controversy among experts. “The report promotes commercial breeding of tigers as a valid conservation strategy, and that is wrong.” on.natgeo.com/2TMTCCk
Despite some state bans, it’s still possible for breeders and exhibitors to obtain a license from the USDA to transfer and keep big cats on.natgeo.com/2VjQyxE
An Indian tiger takes a dip in a pool to cool off from the heat in India's Bandhavgarh National Park in this archival image Image
Get tips from a conservation scientist to see the world's largest cat on.natgeo.com/3xcGt2T
Go on the prowl with a Bengal tiger as she hunts for her next meal #InternationalTigerDay
See more from Steve Winter here: on.natgeo.com/377lhAR

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