Since 2017, IUCN has recognized two tiger subspecies, commonly referred to as the continental tiger and the Sunda island tiger. All remaining island tigers are found only in Sumatra, with tigers in Java and Bali now extinct. These are popularly known as Sumatran tigers.

WWF is dedicated to achieving the ambitious global goal of 6,000+ wild tigers. To make that a reality, we need to protect, restore, and connect tiger habitat, end the illegal wildlife trade—including improving law enforcement and eliminating tiger farms—reduce demand for tiger products, and help tigers and local communities safely coexist.

WWF works to secure the large areas of habitat continental tigers need to survive in the long-term. WWF has been instrumental in securing tiger habitat in countries like Bhutan, China, and Russia. The protected habitat includes officially protected areas and conservation leases that help secure a continuous landscape for tigers.

WWF works on tiger conservation in 22 landscapes across Asia. These are diverse places and home to millions of people, as well as a diverse array of wildlife. Out of the 22 landscapes, eight are restoration landscapes where WWF is supporting governments, partners, and communities to return tigers back to where they once roamed.

Tigers are a conservation dependent species whose populations continue to be threatened by poaching driven by an illegal international demand for tiger parts and products, depletion of tiger prey, habitat loss, and conflict with people.

WWF is focusing on improving connectivity to help tigers to naturally return to areas from which they have been lost. WWF is also supporting governments, partners, and communities with tiger reintroductions to return tigers to landscapes where they are extinct.

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This 2022 WWF report outlines incredible opportunities for boosting nature recovery by expanding wild tigers’ range. While current tiger range has shrunk by around 95% over the past hundred years, there is potential to more than double its current size.