Solitary and territorial, tigers are the largest of the big cats. Fewer than 4,000 now exist in the wild. The main threat is poaching for the illegal trade in tiger parts for traditional medicine and, in the case of skins, as decorations and clothing. Protective laws are not well enforced.
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CITES 2010: Summary of Results
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