ON THE EDGE OF EXTINCTION - A - THE TIGER (Panthera tigris)

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(06-11-2019, 10:00 AM)Greatearth Wrote: paul cooper

If you study the world history truly by yourself. Problems such as poverty and civil war (that lead poverty and poaching in many countries in Africa) in many places in Asia to Africa were caused from colonial countries from the Western Europe (Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy) and Japan. They caused all of these disasters with colonizing other countries. Looked what happened in Angola, Mozambique, Congo, Sahel countries in Africa. Central Asia and western Asia are also good example of it where many snow leopards and persian leopards are living in war zone. Of course the Caspian tiger and Asiatic cheetah were different stories along with many other animals. However, India to Southeast Asia were high hunting ground by WEstern European and English speaking people until the mid-1900s. They were also the highest skin importer until the 1970s. They are doing something these days since they are living in wealthy these days. However, they aren't informing human population growth and trying to solve poverty in poor countries. So they are not doing anything to save animals. Besides, rangers that are tracking poachers and removing traps to protect tigers or any animals are Asian. One ranger in Cambodia was shot by poachers on February. Forest department in Indian Sundarban was attacked by poachers in April. Many rangers in Southeast Asia are also receiving pressure from corrupted governments. However, who speaks about their lives compared to when people praised mr. Alan R. when he died just because he was sick?
Now, who is heros to saving tigers? 

In west, mostly USA, they breed them tiger as "pet." Then abandoning them if they can't handle/afford it. Difference is that they don't eat those animals unlike china and vietnam. Actually, Central/South Americas and rich countries in Middle East are also the worst in this problem like smuggling and breeding those as pet. But conservation/animal charity ngos never speak about in middle east and central/south america. They are just attacking USA and Asia for every problem in this case. That makes another reason to not trusting ngo.

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Paul Cooper responded to post 2,239 of Greatearth. Cooper's post was considered insultive and removed. After the response of Greatearth to Cooper's post (see above), Cooper retaliated. It resulted in a barrage of insultive posts. They were removed and Cooper was banned.

I don't mind a debate on a few hot issues every now and then, but remember the conditions are mutual respect (at all times), good arguments and sound reasoning. Judgement is out. Same for politics, race, religion and all the rest of it.

The last post of Bornean Tiger (referring to post 2,243) is an example of how to start a debate in the proper way.  

Whatever you do, keep in mind this thread is about (the plight of) wild tigers. They come first and last, no matter what. Reply