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Tigers have long held a profound cultural significance in many of the regions where they are found. In several Asian cultures, tigers are revered as symbols of power, strength, and protection. In India, the tiger is the national animal and plays a central role in various mythologies and religious traditions. The Hindu goddess Durga, for instance, is often depicted riding a tiger, symbolizing her strength and courage. Similarly, in Chinese culture, the tiger is one of the twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac and is often associated with bravery and competitiveness.

The main threats to the survival of tigers in the wild include habitat loss, poaching, and human-tiger conflicts. Habitat loss occurs due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urbanization, which fragment and reduce the areas where tigers can live and hunt. Poaching remains a severe threat, as tigers are hunted for their skins, bones, and other body parts, which are highly valued in traditional medicine and on the black market. Human-tiger conflicts arise when tigers venture into populated areas in search of food, leading to retaliatory killings by local communities.

Ecotourism contributes to tiger conservation by generating significant revenue that can be used to fund conservation efforts and provide livelihoods for local communities. When managed sustainably, ecotourism creates economic incentives for protecting tigers and their habitats. It provides jobs and income for local people, encouraging them to see tigers as valuable assets rather than threats. Additionally, ecotourism raises awareness about the importance of tiger conservation, both among visitors and within the communities that host them.

Technology plays a crucial role in modern tiger conservation efforts by enhancing the ability to monitor and protect tiger populations. Camera traps are widely used to estimate tiger populations, identify individual tigers, and monitor their movements. GPS tracking allows conservationists to follow the real-time movements of tigers, helping to understand their behavior and mitigate human-tiger conflicts. Drones and aerial surveys are employed to cover large areas, track tiger movements, and spot poachers. Additionally, artificial intelligence and big data analysis help process the vast amounts of information collected, enabling more informed and effective conservation strategies.