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How not to save the tiger


How not to save the tiger
Eric Dinerstein, chief scientist with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), says that the traditional methods used in trying to preserve tiger populations are not effective and need to be changed if wild populations of tigers are to survive. Scientists are currently engaged in trying to preserve the genetic diversity of the 5 different tiger species found across Asia. Dr Dinerstein suggests that conservationists should concentrate on boosting only the strongest populations of tigers and their habitats.
15 AUGUST 1998, P. 12
New Scientist
15 AUGUST 1998, P. 12

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