If you are planning to go on a tiger safari in India, then you are already likely to have a strong curiosity for getting the information about these mighty creatures. You might have read up on their hunting and defensive habits - useful stuff to know about in order to maximise your probability of sightings - and, of course, as its one of the world's most favourite animals, there is an affluence of general knowledge about tigers. You'll be aware of the fact that in India you'll see Bengal Tigers, so learning a few more species specific details and ways that local societies have interacted with and included tigers into their cultures will surely help you be thankful for the relationship between humans and tigers.
National Animal of India
As you will no doubt take notice of as you venture onwards on your tiger safari, the Bengal Tiger is the national creature of India. Found in roughly every region of the nation, their cultural and ecological importance makes them a vital national icon. Symbolising power, fearlessness, and passion, tigers have always been figures of fearfulness. In previous eras this meant that tiger hunting was considered to be an honourable quest for nobles, but in modern day times the focus has fortunately shifted to preservation. As the top marauder in the food chain, their progressing survival is essential to the Indian subcontinent's ecological unit, thus adding more layers to the tiger's representative status. As befits an incarnation of India's natural assets, and a key species for measuring the fitness of its environment, respecting tigers means shielding them, now more than ever.
Protecting India's tigers
Although tigers and humans have an extensive history together, they have also had their own conflicts: despite of our awe of tigers, they are in danger of extinction, as a species, by human doings. Going on tiger safari can profit the species if done sensibly.
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