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Tigers Expedition Diary

Dr. Shannon Barber-Meyer Tiger Tracking

Investigating bear sign in Thailand
© WWF-US/Dr. Shannon Barber-Meyer

Introduction: Signs and Sightings: A Tiger Tracking Story

Join Dr. Shannon Barber-Meyer of WWF’s Species program as she treks through south and south-east Asia in search of tigers. The largest of all cats, these versatile creatures roam through a wide range of rapidly-shrinking habitats across the region. Read her first-hand account of narrowly avoiding a charging bull elephant and her unique experiences in the field as she travels through Cambodia, Thailand, Nepal, India and Indonesia.

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Danger Watch

A species relative risk of extinction, as determined by the IUCN - The World Conservation Union. More

Extinct

No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Extinct in the Wild

Known only to survive in cultivation, in captivity or as a naturalized population.
Critically Endangered

Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Endangered

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Vulnerable

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Near Threatened

Likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.
Least Concern

Does not qualify for Critically Endangered, Endagnered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened