From: passport@wwf.panda.org
Dear Brooke,
The tiger is one of the most revered, feared and yet popular species on Earth. It is perhaps the most powerful symbol for all of our planet's endangered wildlife.
Take action now and help end the tiger trade at:
http://mail.panda.org/inxmail/url
Despite international and domestic bans, a thriving black market for tiger skins and bones threatens to wipe out wild tigers. China, with its booming economy, burgeoning human population and ancient traditions of using tiger parts as medicine and clothing, is the world's leading consumer of tiger products.
The good news is that the Chinese government has taken decisive action to help save the species, outlawing the trade of tiger products and running public awareness campaigns to curb the demand for tiger products.
But there now is a new threat that could put every last wild tiger at risk: the increasing population of captive-bred tigers on so-called "tiger farms". Investors in these businesses are now pressuring the Chinese government to allow them to sell tiger products.
Reopening even limited legal trade in tiger products from farms would reignite a demand for wild tiger products and spark an open season on tigers in the wild. We need to send a strong, clear and powerful message to the world that this simply cannot happen.
Take action now and add your photo to WWF's tiger photo mosaic and show your support for tiger conservation. Visit:
http://mail.panda.org/inxmail/url
With your help we can end the tiger trade.
Thank you
WWF International
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