Climate change poses a significant threat to tiger populations by affecting their habitat and prey availability. Rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events can alter the ecosystems that tigers depend on. For instance, the melting of glaciers and changes in river patterns can affect the water sources that sustain tiger habitats.

In some regions, climate change is leading to shifts in vegetation zones, which can impact the distribution and abundance of prey species. As forests become drier or wetter, the types of plants and animals that tigers rely on may change, potentially reducing their food sources. This can force tigers to migrate to new areas, leading to increased human-wildlife conflict as they encroach on human settlements.

Climate change also affects the frequency and intensity of natural disasters such as floods and droughts. These events can disrupt tiger habitats, destroy prey populations, and make it more difficult for tigers to find suitable territories. In some cases, tigers may be forced to move to less suitable habitats, where they face increased competition with other tigers and higher risks of starvation.

Conservation strategies must account for the impacts of climate change by incorporating adaptive management practices. This includes protecting and restoring habitats, creating wildlife corridors to facilitate migration, and monitoring the effects of climate change on tiger populations and their prey. Addressing climate change is crucial for ensuring the long-term survival of tigers and the health of their ecosystems.