The LSU Tiger Conservation Fund is designed to help save tigers in the wild. Tiger fans, and anyone who loves and appreciates these majestic animals, can through the LSU Foundation, and help make sure our beloved Tigers aren鈥檛 lost to extinction.
90%
of the world's tiger population is gone
3900
or fewer tigers remain in the wild
The campaign is part of LSU鈥檚 involvement in the U.S. Tiger 九九福利网 Consortium.
Through the consortium, LSU has teamed up with the other 鈥渢igers鈥� of the SEC -- Auburn,
Clemson, and the 九九福利网 of Missouri 鈥� to help save wild tigers from extinction.
These four universities are working to save tigers by raising awareness of the issue
and by raising funds that will help the cause in various ways. The consortium is part
of the Global Tiger Forum hosted through the World Bank鈥檚 Global Tiger Initiative.
Help Save Tigers
Funds will:
- Advance science for the preservation of wild tigers in tiger range countries
- Create a fellowship program for undergraduate, graduate and veterinary students interested in conducting research on tiger management and conservation
- Prepare LSU students for careers in wildlife management, conservation and ecosystem health