Geography: WILDLIFE PROTECTION SOCIETY OF INDIA (WPSI)

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

WILDLIFE PROTECTION SOCIETY OF INDIA (WPSI)

The WILDLIFE PROTECTION SOCIETY OF INDIA (WPSI) was founded in 1994 by Belinda Wright, its Executive Director, who was an award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker till she took up the cause of conservation. From its inception,

WPSI's main aim has been to bring a new focus to the daunting task of tackling India's growing wildlife crisis. It does this by providing support and information to government authorities to combat poaching and the escalating illegal wildlife trade - particularly in wild tigers. It has now broadened its focus to deal with human-animal conflicts and provide support for research projects.

TIGER NEWS

Twelve Tiger poachers convicted 25th May, 2010

Villagers who poisoned tiger cubs released as officials fail to file charges 19th May, 2010

TIGER DEATHS IN 2010 Mortality                9 Poaching &            15
Seizures
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Total               24
TIGER DEATHS IN 2009 Mortality    53 Poaching &    32
Seizures___________________
Total                   85

TIGER POACHING 1994-2009