Imagine drones buzzing through dense forests, infrared cameras spotting elusive stripes, and AI systems predicting tiger movements—this isn’t a sci-fi movie, but China’s cutting-edge strategy to save Siberian tigers while keeping humans safe.
At the 2nd International Forum on Tiger and Leopard Conservation in Harbin, experts like WWF’s Markus Radday praised China’s tech-driven approach. Surveillance tools and smart monitoring systems create an early warning network, alerting communities when tigers roam too close. \"This collaboration between science, institutions, and tech firms is a game-changer,\" Radday said. \"It’s not just about saving tigers—it’s about harmony.\"
Once nearly extinct in China with just 12-16 wild tigers in the 1990s, Siberian tigers now thrive in the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, home to around 70 adults and 20 cubs born last year. China’s habitat restoration and anti-poaching laws have turned the tide, inspiring countries like India and Nepal to adopt similar tech solutions.
But there’s a catch: more tigers mean bigger territories and potential clashes. \"Understanding why conflicts happen is key to protecting both communities and tigers,\" said Nay Myo Shwe, a Thailand-based WWF researcher.
With global tiger populations rebounding, China’s blend of innovation and government-backed conservation offers a roadmap. As Radday put it: \"When tigers return to the forests, we’re saving so much more than a species.\"
China’s habitat restoration and anti-poaching laws have turned the tide, inspiring countries like India and Nepal to adopt similar tech solutions.
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