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The tiger has long been a symbol for Universe of Energy's sponsor, Exxon-Mobil. It's no surprise then that
Exxon-Mobil has joined the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in an effort to save these magnificent,
and unfortunately seriously threatened animals. You can learn more about the Save the Tiger Fund
in our Finale/Post-Show section. The links from our Save the Tiger page are
duplicated here for your convenience.
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5 Tigers
Named for the five remaining species of tigers, this is most comprehensive site on tigers
we've found on the Web. This well-designed site presents a wealth of information on these
magnificent animals, and the efforts to save them.
5 Tigers: Save the Tiger Fund
The previous link is to the 5 Tigers main page. This link takes you directly to their
Save the Tiger Fund page, which explains the fund in detail: priorities and philosophy, contributors,
projects, and more.
Who Will Save the Wild Tiger?
The Center for Free Market Environmentalism presents a very comprehensive and fascinating report on tiger
conservation.
Save the Stripes
This article really brings home the plight of the tiger in a very personal way, with a graphic description
of poachers' tactics, and stories of two tigers that were tracked as part of the Siberian Tiger Project.
Exxon-Mobil
The main Exxon-Mobil site is currently being reorganized, and no mention of the Save the Tiger Fund
can be found. We did, however, find this page on what appears to be a subsidiary site.
Poachers Traffic in Power of Tiger for Medicinal Use
This article focuses on the practice of using tiger parts in traditional Chinese medicine, and how this
practice has driven poaching of tigers.
TigerLady's Jungle
A very personal tribute to one person's favorite animal. It's a great read, with tons of information,
very lovingly presented.
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